Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 36989

Rivers: Environment Protection

Tabled: 10 March 2025

Answered: 25 March 2025

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if his Department will take steps to ensure that (a) the River Frome and (b) other chalk streams outside of designated protected landscapes receive equal consideration for (i) conserva

Answer

Emma Hardy

This Government is committed to the restoration of our cherished chalk streams. With 85% of the world’s chalk streams found in the UK, these unique water bodies are not just vital ecosystems but a symbol of our national heritage. The Government is committ...

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