Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the water quality of the river ways in (a) Derbyshire and (b) South Derbyshire constituency.

Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Cleaning up England’s rivers, lakes and seas is a priority for the Government. The Government has taken immediate and substantial action to address water companies who are not performing for the environment or their customers.

In September, the Government introduced the Water (Special Measures) Bill to give regulators new powers to take tougher and faster action to crack down on water companies damaging the environment and failing their customers.

I would also refer the hon. Member to the Written Statement made by the Secretary of State on 18 July, HCWS3.

The majority of the Derbyshire catchment is currently classified as moderate water quality for ecological status.

In May, the Environment Agency (EA) confirmed a tougher inspections and enforcement regime that will be backed by at least £55 million each year and will make better use of data analytics and technology. This will be fully funded through a combination of increased grant-in-aid from Defra to the EA and additional funding from water company permit charges.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent progress her Department has made on implementing the recommendations of the independent report entitled Raising the bar - reframing the opportunity in women's football, published on 13 July 2023.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

We are dedicated to supporting every aspect of women’s sport and ensuring all women and girls, no matter their background, are able to participate in sport and physical activity.

Each of the recommendations outlined in the Carney Review is aligned with individual stakeholders to progress. This includes the Women’s Professional Leagues Ltd, the FA, Premier League, EFL and PFA.

This inquiry examines the impact of non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse on victims, and what steps internet platforms and the Government are taking to prevent and tackle NCII. It will also consider the extent to which the Online Safety Act, which received royal assent in October 2023, will be effective in tackling NCII.

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This inquiry examines the impact of non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse on victims, and what steps internet platforms and the Government are taking to prevent and tackle NCII.  It will also consider the extent to which the Online Safety Act, which received royal assent in October 2023, will be effective in tackling NCII.

The Committee will hear evidence from charities, researchers, HR professionals, employers and trade unions about workplace support for women and their partners who experience miscarriage and pregnancy loss.  This will include examining the case for extending eligibility for parental bereavement leave.