Written question asked by Gregory Stafford (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 April 2025. It was answered by Jo Stevens (Labour) on Monday, 28 April 2025 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal: Water Abstraction

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether she has had recent discussions with (a) the Welsh government, (b) Natural Resources Wales and (c) the Canal and River Trust on the extraction of water during drier periods to supply the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal.

Original answer: I have regular discussions with Welsh Government Ministers and stakeholder organisations in Wales on a wide range of matters, including the environment. Whilst water management is devolved to the Welsh Government, the UK Government recognises the environmental and economic value of canals in Wales and is investing £13.9m in restoring the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal.

The answer was corrected by Jo Stevens (Labour)

on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Corrected answer

I have regular discussions with Welsh Government Ministers and stakeholder organisations in Wales on a wide range of matters, including the environment. Whilst water management is devolved to the Welsh Government, the UK Government recognises the environmental and economic value of canals in Wales and is investing £13.9m in restoring the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 46632
Session: 2024-26
Subjects: Water abstraction Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal: Water Abstraction

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