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Agriculture: Inland Waterways

Commons · Question 119282 · Tabled 10 Mar 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 17 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with water companies on reducing agricultural runoff into rivers and waterways.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 17 Mar 2026

In January 2026, I hosted a cross-sector roundtable, which included water industry representatives, to discuss planned reforms to agricultural pollution regulations. Engagement continues with industry, farming and environmental representatives at official...