Written questions

Water: Regulation

2026-06-21 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · HL1196 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the efficacy of community consultation in the development of water management solutions; and what steps they are taking to ensure best practice is pursued in the ongoing reforms to the wate

Answer

Defra recognises the value of consulting the public on water management solutions. Defra officials consult reflecting these principles and set out monitoring and evaluation plans in the published policy Impact Assessments. The department is reviewing the ...