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Written question asked by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 11 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 September 2023 (named day). It was answered by Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 September 2023 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Pollution: Lough Neagh

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether his Department has had recent discussions with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency on algae pollution in Lough Neagh.

Answer

Environmental matters including algae pollution in Lough Neagh are devolved. In the absence of a Northern Ireland Executive and Ministers, it is for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to work with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency on this matter.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
198611
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Pollution Algae Lough Neagh
Link
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