Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 1614

River Wye: Pollution Control

Tabled: 24 July 2024

Answered: 1 August 2024

Question

Dr Ellie Chowns

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential (a) impact of agricultural run off on and (b) merits of introducing a water protection zone for the river Wye.

Answer

Emma Hardy

The River Wye is one of Britain’s most important, iconic rivers. We share concerns about its declining condition and the impact of agricultural pollution. Cleaning up our rivers is one of this Government's top priorities. We are working closely with the...

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