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Written question asked by Ellie Chowns (Green Party) on Monday, 3 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 February 2025. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 February 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Agriculture: Manure

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make it his policy to bring the statutory guidance entitled Applying the farming rules for water, updated 16 June 2022, on the application of manure, in line with The Reduction and Prevention of Agricultural Diffuse Pollution (England) Regulations 2018.

Answer

We have heard concerns regarding the statutory guidance, issued under the previous Government, on the Farming Rules for Water. In response, the Secretary of State have instructed officials to conduct a review to ensure that it is fit for purpose and effective in its objectives.

We are currently assessing the findings of this review. We will share the outcomes as soon as practicable.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28168
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Agriculture Pollution control Water Manure
Legislation
Reduction and Prevention of Agricultural Diffuse Pollution (England) Regulations 2018
Link
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