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Written question asked by Julian Smith (Conservative) on Friday, 31 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 February 2025 (named day). It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 February 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Lead: Contamination

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 11 October 2024 to Question 6209 on Lead: Contamination, whether he has had recent discussions with the Environment Agency on the Water and Abandoned Metal Mines programme.

Answer

Defra works closely with the Environment Agency to ensure it is equipped to carry out its functions effectively and deliver for the public and the environment; this includes its work to reduce pollution from abandoned metal mines.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27857
Session
2024-26
Related items
Lead: Contamination
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Contamination Lead
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