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Rivers: Staffordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Water Restoration Fund on river quality in Staffordshire.

answeredDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tabled
24 Jan 2025
Target answer date
3 Feb 2025
Answer
3 Feb 2025 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 24 Jan 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Water Restoration Fund on river quality in Staffordshire.

  2. 3 Feb 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 3 Feb 2025

    Answer published

    For too long, water companies have discharged unacceptable levels of sewage into our rivers, lakes and seas. That is why we are placing water companies under special measures through the Water (Special Measures) Bill, including giving environmental regula...

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