River Thames: Infrastructure
Commons · Question 108940 · Tabled 27 Jan 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Clive Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will to outline the governance framework for managing River Thames navigation assets, including the criteria and decision-making process for modifying lock structures and updati
Answer
Answered by Emma Hardy, 9 Feb 2026
The Environment Agency (EA) maintains a comprehensive network of local and national governance and assurance boards that oversee the safety, operational performance, and investment prioritisation of its navigation assets. Public safety is the primary fact...