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Written question asked by Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party) 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 Steve Baker (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, if he will hold discussions with Departments in Northern Ireland on the potential (a) ecological, (b) environmental and (c) health impacts of conditions at Lough Neagh.

Answer

Environmental matters including conditions at 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
198917
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Health Environment protection Pollution Ecology Lough Neagh
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk