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Water: Safety

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 22 July 2025UIN 67345

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the devolved Administrations on improving water safety.

Answered by Emma Hardy

Defra works closely with the devolved Governments on a range of shared priorities and will discuss any relevant matters as necessary, including at meetings of the Interministerial Group (EFRA).

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