Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 15086

Rivers: Standards

Tabled: 19 November 2024
Answered: 2 December 2024

Question

Mr Lee Dillon

Liberal DemocratNewbury

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to increase the cleanliness of rivers.

Answer

Emma Hardy
For too long, sewage and pollution have contributed to the uncleanliness of our rivers, lakes, and seas. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the Government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful ...

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