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 Hardy
The 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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