Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 67517
Water: Standards
Tabled: 14 July 2025
Answered: 22 July 2025
Question
Matt Vickers
Conservative — Stockton West
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to improve water quality in (a) rivers and (b) coastal areas.
Answer
Emma HardyThe levels of water pollution are unacceptable. That is why cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a priority for the Government. We are taking action to address agricultural pollution and support farm businesses. We are, as a priority, working with fa...
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