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River Lune: Pollution Control

Asked by Tim FarronLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 128680

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Environment Agency allows National Highways to discharge untreated toxic run-off into the River Lune.

Answered by Emma Hardy

The EA works closely with the National Highways Agency to minimise the environmental risk from surface water outfalls from public highways.

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