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Written question asked by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 April 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


River Lune: Pollution Control

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Environment Agency allows National Highways to discharge untreated toxic run-off into the River Lune.

Answer

The EA works closely with the National Highways Agency to minimise the environmental risk from surface water outfalls from public highways.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128680
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Environment Agency Pollution Pollution control National Highways River Lune
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk