Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 11507

Sewage: West Dorset

Tabled: 28 October 2024

Answered: 8 November 2024

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans his Department has to ensure that water companies do not allow storm sewage overflows to impact (a) rivers and (b) coastal areas in West Dorset constituency.

Answer

Emma Hardy

The Government has taken immediate and substantial action to address water companies who are not performing for the environment or their customers. In July, we announced swift action to begin resetting the water sector, including ringfencing vital funding...

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