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Written question asked by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 4 February 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 February 2019 (named day). It was answered by Baroness Coffey (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 February 2019 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


River Thames: Cocaine

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to address the high level of cocaine found in eels in the River Thames.

Answer

The Environment Agency (EA) undertakes a wide range of monitoring in the River Thames, including some exploratory monitoring for cocaine, to manage water quality and inform future regulatory approaches where appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
216371
Session
2017-19
Related items
River Thames: Cocaine
Tuesday, 18 June 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Cocaine River Thames Eels
Link
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