Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 103086
Water
Tabled: 5 January 2026
Answered: 13 January 2026
Question
Freddie van Mierlo
Liberal Democrat — Henley and Thame
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her planned timetable is for the (a) white paper and (b) new government bill on water reform.
Answer
Emma HardyThe White Paper will be published early this year. These reforms will underpin a new water reform bill to be introduced during this Parliament, setting the foundation for long-term change.