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Rivers: North West Norfolk

Asked by James WildConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 21 November 2025UIN 90970

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill on the protection of chalk streams in North West Norfolk constituency.

Answered by Emma Hardy

Chalk streams are incredible source of national pride. As one of Britain’s most nature rich habitats, they support some of our rarest wildlife – from chalk salmon to trout, they are home to beloved and endangered species.

The Government recognises the importance of protecting these globally rare habitats.

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