Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jerome Mayhew and John Lamont

Wednesday 1st May 2024 Commons Chamber

[John Lamont]

The hon. Member is absolutely wrong. According to a recent report, untreated sewage has been released into Scottish waters and seas more than 58,000 times over the past five years, but only 4% of sewage overflows in Scotland are required to be monitored, unlike in England and Wales, where nearly 100% are monitored, thanks to the efforts of this Government. Unlike this Government, the Scottish Government and Scottish Water are failing to take tough action to monitor sewage overflows and protect our very important waterways.

[Jerome Mayhew (Broadland) (Con)]

11. What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the protection of free speech in Scotland.