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Written question asked by Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party) on Monday, 2 September 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 September 2024 (named day). It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 9 September 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Algae: Lough Neagh

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has received a request for assistance with algal bloom pollution in Lough Neagh from the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.

Answer

The Secretary of State and the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland recently discussed the shared priority of improving water quality in the UK. There was agreement to collaborate further by enhancing joint scientific research and exchanging best practice methods to tackle pollution of culturally and economically important water bodies such as Lough Neagh.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3921
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Northern Ireland Pollution Algae Lough Neagh
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk