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Rivers: North West Norfolk

Commons · Question 90970 · Tabled 13 Nov 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 21 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by James Wild

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill on the protection of chalk streams in North West Norfolk constituency.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 21 Nov 2025

Chalk streams are incredible source of national pride. As one of Britain’s most nature rich habitats, they support some of our rarest wildlife - from chalk salmon to trout, they are home to beloved and endangered species. The Government recognises the imp...