Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 106232

Sewage: Waste Disposal

Tabled: 15 January 2026

Answered: 26 January 2026

Question

James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has made a recent assessment of the adequacy of regulations on sewage sludge.

Answer

Emma Hardy

The Government recognises the need to ensure the safe and sustainable use of sludge in agriculture to help clean up our waterways and promote healthy soil. Noting the Independent Water Commission’s recommendation for reform, in early 2026 we will consult ...

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