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 Wednesday, 3 June 2026. 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
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has had discussions with stakeholders representing recreational users of water on the proposed Clean Water Bill.
- Answer
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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
- 5545
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Standards Water
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- 2026-06-04 13:57:39 +0100
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