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Agriculture: Pollution Control

Asked by Matt VickersConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 22 July 2025UIN 67516

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle agricultural pollution in protected areas.

Answered by Emma Hardy

This Government is firmly committed to safeguarding every aspect of our natural environment, including through reducing agricultural pollution. This approach aims to protect all areas, including our most protected areas.

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