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Written question asked by Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Water: Standards

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a statutory duty on water companies to protect recreational users of waters in the forthcoming Clean Water Bill.

Answer

The Government will bring forward legislation through the Clean Water Bill, announced in the King’s Speech on 13 May, to deliver major reforms to the water system.

Public health will be at the heart of these reforms, alongside measures to strengthen regulation, improve water quality and tackle pollution at source, as set out in the Water White Paper.

Targeted engagement is already taking place with stakeholders across the water sector to support policy development.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5544
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Standards Water
Link
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