Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Anna Sabine and Emma Hardy

Thursday 19th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Emma Hardy]

The hon. Gentleman is quite right to say how important volunteers are in supporting our natural environment up and down the country. He will be aware that the decision to reduce the funding for the Canal & River Trust was taken by the previous Government, and that was extended under this Government. There will be a tapering off of some of the funding, but we continue to support water projects up and down the country. As I have already mentioned, the changes that we are introducing for water companies will help to protect not only our beautiful chalk streams, but all our rivers, lakes and seas.

[Anna Sabine (Frome and East Somerset) (LD)]

3. What steps he is taking to ensure that nature-friendly farming funding schemes are accessible.