Written question asked by Lewis Cocking (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 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.
Inland Waterways
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will take steps to ensure that recreational water users, including paddlers, are considered in the development of the Clean Water Bill, including in relation to public access to inland waterways.
- 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
- 6264
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Inland waterways
- Link
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- 2026-06-04 13:50:37 +0100
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