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Northern Ireland Water

Asked by Robin SwannUlster Unionist PartyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 6 January 2025UIN 20749

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will hold discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on the regulation of Northern Ireland Water.

Answered by Emma Hardy

Water policy and regulation in Northern Ireland is the responsibility of the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in the Northern Ireland Executive. However, there are regular opportunities for ministerial discussions on a wide range of issues where there are shared challenges and opportunities.

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