Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 26380

Rivers: Staffordshire

Tabled: 24 January 2025
Answered: 3 February 2025
Named Day

Question

Dr Allison Gardner

LabourStoke-on-Trent South

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Water Restoration Fund on river quality in Staffordshire.

Answer

Emma Hardy
For too long, water companies have discharged unacceptable levels of sewage into our rivers, lakes and seas. That is why we are placing water companies under special measures through the Water (Special Measures) Bill, including giving environmental regula...

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