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Water: Pollution

Commons · Question 66424 · Tabled 9 Jul 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 16 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to encourage farmers to ensure that (a) rivers, (b) streams and (c) lakes are protected from pollution.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 16 Jul 2025

We are taking action to address agricultural pollution and support farm businesses. We are, as a priority, working with farmers and environmental groups to improve farm pollution regulations to ensure they are simple and effective. We are also doubling fu...