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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what measures she is taking to prevent the pollution of rivers in South Shropshire.

In 2026, the Environment Agency has so far carried out 55 inspections of water company assets and 27 farm inspections in South Shropshire. Where non-compliance is identified, the Environment Agency will require remedial action and will not hesitate to take enforcement action.