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Written question asked by Neil Hudson (Conservative) on Monday, 17 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 July 2023 (named day). It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 July 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Sewage: Waste Disposal

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with Ofwat on the enforcement of regulations relating to storm overflows.

Answer

Defra ministers meet with Ofwat regularly to discuss a range of environmental delivery priorities for water companies, including Storm Overflows. This includes, for example, quarterly meetings with the chair and CEO of Ofwat to discuss performance of the sector and Ofwat enforcement, including on the use of Storm Overflows.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
194566
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Ofwat Sewage Regulation Waste disposal Water companies Storms
Link
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