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Written question asked by Ellie Chowns (Green Party) on Friday, 24 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 October 2025. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 3 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


River Wye: Pollution

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to publish the River Wye Diffuse Water Pollution Plan.

Answer

Diffuse Water Pollution Plans are not published by Defra. The River Wye Diffuse Water Pollution Plan is being prepared by the Environment Agency (EA). The EA will be sharing it with the partners and stakeholders who are working together to achieve improvements of water quality in the Wye Catchment. This plan is part of a broader programme of work to manage nutrient levels and improve water quality in the Wye catchment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
85020
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Pollution River Wye
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk