Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 80951
Rivers: Environment Protection
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 17 October 2025
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of designating all chalk streams as protected habitats under a bespoke legal framework.
Answer
Emma HardyChalk streams are a source of national pride, and this Government is committed to protecting these iconic British waterways for future generations. We have announced an ambitious programme of reforms to clean up our rivers, lakes, and seas for good: we wi...
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