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star this property date less than 2024-02-19more like thismore than 2024-02-19
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Glass: Deposit Return Schemes more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make it his policy to include glass in the deposit return scheme. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport remove filter
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Luke Pollard more like this
star this property uin 14699 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
star this property answer text <p>Glass drink bottles will not be captured by the deposit return scheme for drinks containers (DRS) in England and Northern Ireland. Conversations with packaging manufacturers on scope of materials in the DRS have been consistent with the position that was outlined in the <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fuploads%2Fsystem%2Fuploads%2Fattachment_data%2Ffile%2F1130296%2FDRS_Government_response_Jan_2023.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpqteam%40defra.gov.uk%7C05741545d4b7423d01b208dc3223867f%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638440375353081066%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wEaWiqA9SM9MlGXdtSPc8kf75dnedc73AtD1qq7rJBs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Government’s consultation response in January 2023</a>.</p><p /><p>In England and Northern Ireland, glass drinks bottles will remain in scope of the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) as will all other types of glass packaging. pEPR will place recycling targets on producers in relation to glass packaging and require relevant obligated producers to cover the costs of collecting and managing glass packaging arising in household waste. As part of finalising our plans for pEPR, we will be confirming future recycling targets for all packaging materials shortly.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Keighley more like this
star this property answering member printed Robbie Moore more like this
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less than 2024-02-29T13:15:00.417Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-29T13:15:00.417Z
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star this property label Biography information for Robbie Moore more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
1689495
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star this property date less than 2024-02-16more like thismore than 2024-02-16
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Water Companies: Waste Disposal more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with (a) the Environment Agency and (b) Ofwat on the adequacy of their capacity to investigate breaches of permits by water companies. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport remove filter
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Luke Pollard more like this
star this property uin 14394 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
star this property answer text <p>The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Ofwat and the Environment Agency to discuss a range of issues associated with regulation including investigations and enforcement.</p><p> </p><p>The government is committed to ensuring the regulators have the tools they need to hold water companies to account. Therefore, in May 2023 Ofwat announced that its enforcement capacity would be trebled, following the approval of an £11.3 million funding budget increase from Government. The Government has also boosted funding for the Environment Agency with £2.2 million per year specifically for enforcement activity.</p><p> </p><p>On 20 February, we announced that we are significantly increasing our oversight of the water industry. The number of Environment Agency inspections, including unannounced inspections, will rise to 4,000 by the end of March 2025 – a fourfold increase. Our consultation on increasing permit charges for water companies to enable these inspections is underway and due to close shortly.</p><p> </p><p>The Government and regulators will continue to work together to hold water companies to account for poor performance.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Keighley more like this
star this property answering member printed Robbie Moore more like this
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less than 2024-02-29T12:31:42.293Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-29T12:31:42.293Z
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star this property label Biography information for Robbie Moore more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
1689497
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star this property date less than 2024-02-16more like thismore than 2024-02-16
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Water Companies: Prosecutions more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress his Department has made on prosecutions for non-compliance by (a) water and (b) sewerage companies at wastewater treatment works. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport remove filter
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Luke Pollard more like this
star this property uin 14396 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
star this property answer text <p>The Government is clear that water companies will not be allowed to get away with illegal activity. Where breaches are identified, the regulators will not hesitate to take robust enforcement action.</p><p /><p>Since 2015, the Environment Agency have concluded 59 prosecutions against water and sewerage companies including a record £90 million fine for Southern Water in 2021.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, the EA can now use new powers to impose unlimited penalties for a wider range of offences following Government’s changes to broaden of the scope of the existing civil sanctions regime and remove the previous cap on penalties.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Environment Agency and Ofwat have launched the largest criminal and civil investigations into water and sewerage companies sewage discharges ever, at over 2200 treatment works, following new data coming to light as a result of increased monitoring.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Keighley more like this
star this property answering member printed Robbie Moore more like this
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less than 2024-02-29T12:28:57.397Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-29T12:28:57.397Z
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star this property label Biography information for Robbie Moore more like this
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4682
unstar this property label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
1689498
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star this property date less than 2024-02-16more like thismore than 2024-02-16
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Sewage: Pollution Control more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department has taken to reduce the number of emergency discharges from emergency overflows. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport remove filter
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Luke Pollard more like this
star this property uin 14397 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
star this property answer text <p>Emergency overflows are separate to storm overflows and only operate in urgent circumstances such as electrical power failure and mechanical breakdown. The Environment Agency (EA) will issue permits for emergency overflows only in circumstances where the need to allow for emergency overflows to protect critical infrastructure, people and the environment outweighs the risk of a potentially polluting discharge occurring.</p><p>All permitted emergency overflows are required to be fitted with alarms which signal when there is a problem with the pumping station. Water companies must notify the EA when they detect a pumping station failure that is likely to cause pollution. When there is a problem, the EA will investigate and take enforcement action where necessary.</p><p>The EA require water companies to monitor emergency overflows associated with designated shellfish waters as advised by Government. In 2022, emergency overflows in these locations operated at an average rate of 1.5 times per overflow a year, while over 70% did not operate. This monitoring is being extended to all emergency overflows.</p><p>The water companies are currently planning for the next 5-year investment period 2025 to 2030. As part of this planning the water companies are expected to ensure their maintenance plans minimise the risk of failure of their assets and the impact, they may have on the water environment.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Keighley more like this
star this property answering member printed Robbie Moore more like this
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less than 2024-02-29T12:27:02.81Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-29T12:27:02.81Z
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star this property label Biography information for Robbie Moore more like this
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4682
unstar this property label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
1689499
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star this property date less than 2024-02-16more like thismore than 2024-02-16
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Water Charges more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to ensure that additional costs on water bills are used to improve storm overflows. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport remove filter
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Luke Pollard more like this
star this property uin 14398 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
star this property answer text <p>The Government’s <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fstrategic-policy-statement-to-ofwat-incorporating-social-and-environmental-guidance%2Ffebruary-2022-the-governments-strategic-priorities-for-ofwat&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpqteam%40defra.gov.uk%7C8465691335b74b3ca6fb08dc31f841a3%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638440189525885984%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KsyGJq7%2BPXnIwGT8QCv3ODFEg0kNFWyVk3Ki15BVWF8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Strategic Policy Statement (SPS) for Ofwat</a> which was published in March 2022 makes it clear that protecting and enhancing the nation’s water environment is a priority for this Government. It sets out the Government’s strategic priorities for Ofwat for the next Price Review period. We expect water companies to use the next five-year Price Review period (PR24) to set bold and ambitious plans that deliver for people and the environment. This includes delivering substantial improvements to tackle storm overflows, as well as upgrades to wastewater treatment works and improvements to bathing waters.</p><p> </p><p>New infrastructure will need to be paid for, and while water companies can attract private investment, this will also need to come from customer bills.</p><p> </p><p>Ofwat is currently scrutinising water company business plans for 2025 to 2030 to ensure plans meet the targets for environmental improvements and other obligations and deliver value for money for customers.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Keighley more like this
star this property answering member printed Robbie Moore more like this
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less than 2024-02-29T12:25:00.297Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-29T12:25:00.297Z
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star this property label Biography information for Robbie Moore more like this
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4682
unstar this property label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
1689500
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star this property date less than 2024-02-16more like thismore than 2024-02-16
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Microplastics: Washing Machines more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has had discussions with businesses on installing microfibre filters in washing machines. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport remove filter
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Luke Pollard more like this
star this property uin 14399 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
star this property answer text <p>In Defra’s Plan for Water, there is a commitment for industry and businesses to develop low cost, effective microfibre filters in washing machines to capture microfibre and encourage their effective use.</p><p> </p><p>This approach is informed by the evidence that shows that there is not a sufficient benefit to the environment for legislating the installation of microfibre-capturing filters in all new washing machines. Recent analyses showed an estimated increased cost from between £30 to £122 for a microfibre filter per machine and user behaviour around disposal of captured microfibres can make render the filters ineffective.</p><p> </p><p>We have conveyed this to industry colleagues, and we look forward to receiving a response which will help us to progress the issue.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Keighley more like this
star this property answering member printed Robbie Moore more like this
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less than 2024-02-29T12:23:03.16Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-29T12:23:03.16Z
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star this property label Biography information for Robbie Moore more like this
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4682
unstar this property label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
1689501
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star this property date less than 2024-02-16more like thismore than 2024-02-16
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Deposit Return Schemes: Drinks more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with businesses on preparing for the deadline for the implementation of the deposit return scheme. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport remove filter
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Luke Pollard more like this
star this property uin 14400 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
star this property answer text <p>Defra engages stakeholders across industry (including large and small drinks producers, retailers, wholesalers, and the hospitality sector) to ensure we are learning lessons from other schemes (including the Scottish experience and the recently launched scheme in Ireland). This is to support industry as they move towards delivery. We are committed to continuing engagement and working collaboratively with industry to deliver a cost effective, well-functioning scheme.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Keighley more like this
star this property answering member printed Robbie Moore more like this
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less than 2024-02-29T11:02:36.76Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-29T11:02:36.76Z
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star this property label Biography information for Robbie Moore more like this
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4682
unstar this property label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
1689502
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star this property date less than 2024-02-16more like thismore than 2024-02-16
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Drinking Water: Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to limit levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport remove filter
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Luke Pollard more like this
star this property uin 14401 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-22more like thismore than 2024-02-22
star this property answer text <p>There are already statutory duties on water companies and local authorities to carry out risk assessments and sample drinking water supplies for anything which would constitute a potential danger to human health. This includes per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The Drinking Water Inspectorate has a guideline value on individual types of PFAS of 100 nanograms per litre. It was set in 2021 based on an assessment of existing scientific knowledge and agreed with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to be a robust level with an appropriate margin to ensure our drinking water is safe to drink. There is no evidence of PFAS concentrations above this value in drinking water supplies.</p><p> </p><p>Nevertheless, work is continuing with other government departments, regulators and the devolved administrations to assess levels of PFAS occurring in the environment, their sources and potential risks to safeguard current high drinking water quality and ensure our regulations remain fit for purpose.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Keighley more like this
star this property answering member printed Robbie Moore more like this
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less than 2024-02-22T16:03:55.217Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-22T16:03:55.217Z
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star this property label Biography information for Robbie Moore more like this
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4682
unstar this property label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
1689503
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star this property date less than 2024-02-16more like thismore than 2024-02-16
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Chemicals more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress he has made on a UK chemicals strategy. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport remove filter
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Luke Pollard more like this
star this property uin 14402 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-22more like thismore than 2024-02-22
star this property answer text <p>We are committed to ensuring a high level of protection for human health and the environment. We have engaged with industry, academics and NGOs on our approach to managing the risks posed by chemicals now that we have left the EU. We will provide more information on our way forward in due course.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Keighley more like this
star this property answering member printed Robbie Moore more like this
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less than 2024-02-22T16:01:37.92Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-22T16:01:37.92Z
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4861
star this property label Biography information for Robbie Moore more like this
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4682
unstar this property label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
1684751
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star this property date less than 2024-01-24more like thismore than 2024-01-24
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Sewage: Waste Disposal more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to publish the storm overflow action plans. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport remove filter
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Luke Pollard more like this
star this property uin 11432 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-08more like thismore than 2024-02-08
star this property answer text <p>As part of our drive for better water quality, the Government has asked every water and sewerage company to present a clear assessment and action plan on every storm overflow they operate, prioritising those that are spilling into bathing waters and high-priority nature sites.</p><p> </p><p>The action plans will be published in due course, subject to assurance of the data provided.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Keighley more like this
star this property answering member printed Robbie Moore more like this
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less than 2024-02-08T16:42:17.037Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-08T16:42:17.037Z
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star this property label Biography information for Robbie Moore more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this