Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 52927
Rivers: Pollution Control
Tabled: 16 May 2025
Answered: 5 June 2025
Question
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle agricultural pollution in rivers; and if he will take steps to launch a review into this issue.
Answer
Emma HardyCleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a priority for the Government. We are working with farmers to reduce agricultural pollution is key to delivering against this priority. Under the Environment Act 2021, a legally binding target was set to reduce ni...
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