Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 1848

River Itchen: Sewage

Tabled: 25 July 2024
Answered: 30 July 2024
Named Day

Question

Darren Paffey

LabourSouthampton Itchen

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to increase the enforcement powers of Ofwat to help tackle unlawful discharges of sewage into the River Itchen by Southern Water.

Answer

Emma Hardy
The Secretary of State recently met with water company bosses, including Southern Water, to make clear that water firms will be held accountable for their performance for customers and the environment. During the meeting, water bosses signed up to the Gov...

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