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Written question asked by Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 19 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Water Abstraction: Hampshire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential long term impact of water abstraction on Greywell fen.

Answer

Surveys over 15 years show an ongoing decline of conditions. Continued abstraction risks further degradation and decline of the fen’s condition and its function, processes and integrity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11523
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Hampshire Sites of special scientific interest Water abstraction
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk