Independent Water Commission

Debate between Steve Reed and Connor Naismith

Wednesday 23rd October 2024 Commons Chamber

[Steve Reed]

It will be for the commission to look at how we get to an effective and appropriate model of regulation, including the roles of the regulators.

[Connor Naismith (Crewe and Nantwich) (Lab)]

The River Weaver, which runs through the town of Nantwich in my constituency, suffered from a spate of devastating pollution last year, killing hundreds of fish and blighting our beautiful market town. It is believed that the cause of the pollution was slurry dumping from intense agriculture. Can the Secretary of State confirm that the engagement and support that farmers need to dispose of slurry mix in the appropriate way will form part of the review?

[Steve Reed]

Yes, the impact of run-off from agriculture will be in the scope of the commission’s work.