Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal: Water Abstraction

Question

Asked by Gregory Stafford

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether she has had recent discussions with (a) the Welsh government, (b) Natural Resources Wales and (c) the Canal and River Trust on the extraction of water during drier periods to supply the Monmouthshire and Br

Answer

Answered by Jo Stevens, 28 Apr 2025

Corrected 30 Apr 2025 by Jo Stevens

I have regular discussions with Welsh Government Ministers and stakeholder organisations in Wales on a wide range of matters, including the environment. Whilst water management is devolved to the Welsh Government, the UK Government recognises the environm...