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Written question asked by Clive Lewis (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 January 2025. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 6 January 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Water Companies: Environment Protection

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the (a) governance and (b) performance of the water industry in England meets the UK's obligations under the Aarhus Convention.

Answer

The Government is committed to the effective implementation of our international obligations under the Aarhus Convention on access to information, public participation and access to justice in environmental matters.

The United Kingdom is not currently subject to any water industry related compliance recommendations concerning its obligations under the Convention.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20989
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Environment protection Water companies Aarhus Convention
Link
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