Written question asked by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 7 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Water Companies: Standards
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether persistent sewage discharges in breach of permit conditions constitute evidence of failure by water companies for the purposes of regulatory intervention, including Special Administration.
- Answer
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Environmental Performance Assessment and persistent sewage discharges in breach of permit conditions may each be relevant factors for the purpose of a number of different regulatory interventions by Regulators and, if needed, Government.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 27414
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Pollution Standards Regulation Sewage Water companies
- Link
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- 2026-09-17 11:37:15 +0100
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