Catherine West MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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4 published records · newest first.

Written questions

Biodiversity and Nature ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help restore nature and biodiversity.
Answer: Defra is investing in action for habitats and species to achieve biodiversity targets set in the Environment Act and Environmental Improvement Plan. Since 2023, action has been taken on an area twice the size of the Isle of Wight to create or restore wild...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Droughts and Fires: ForestsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26592More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help improve preparation for droughts and wildfires in woods and forests in the context of the recent extreme temperatures.
Answer: The Forestry Commission works with woodland owners and managers to improve resilience to droughts and wildfires through its practice guidance, Lantra accredited training, communications and financial support. The Government funds measures through Countrys...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Water: StandardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26075More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to improve the quality of water for recreational use.
Answer: The Clean Water Bill will deliver cleaner rivers, lakes, and seas by providing the legislative tools to ensure targets are ambitious, enabling pre-pipe solutions to reduce spills, and consolidating and strengthening agricultural pollution rules. The Publi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Data Centres: Environment ProtectionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the impact of data centres on the natural environment.
Answer: The Environment Agency works with government and the data centre sector to ensure environmental considerations are reflected in planning and decision-making. They also engage with developers and planning authorities to help identify environmental constrai...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
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Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade	2
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport	3
Department for Education	1
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	4
Department for Transport	1
Department of Health and Social Care	3
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	4
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	4
Ministry of Justice	1

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