Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 108940

River Thames: Infrastructure

Tabled: 27 January 2026
Answered: 9 February 2026

Question

Clive Jones

Liberal DemocratWokingham

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will to outline the governance framework for managing River Thames navigation assets, including the criteria and decision-making process for modifying lock structures and updati

Answer

Emma Hardy
The Environment Agency (EA) maintains a comprehensive network of local and national governance and assurance boards that oversee the safety, operational performance, and investment prioritisation of its navigation assets. Public safety is the primary fact...

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