Questions & Answers
Q1
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The question follows a government initiative to address storm overflows and water quality issues.
What steps he is taking to improve water quality. The government has introduced the Environment Act 2021 which includes measures to tackle storm overflows, but further actions are requested regarding specific commitments and progress on these initiatives.
Improving water quality is a priority. The Environment Act 2021 includes measures to tackle storm overflows, including duties on water companies to achieve significant reductions in harm from these events.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific steps and timelines for reducing storm overflows are not provided.
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Q2
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Context
The question follows a government review of Ofwat's mandate and the need for water companies to invest in both grey concrete and green nature recovery infrastructure.
Will the Secretary of State confirm that Ofwat will be directed to ensure water companies have sufficient funding to make necessary investments in grey and green infrastructure, particularly regarding storm overflows and environmental outcomes. The government is reviewing Ofwat's mandate.
The new draft strategic policy statement prioritizes reducing storm overflows and delivering environmental outcomes. In the next price review, such infrastructure investments will be a top priority.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific funding commitments for water companies are not confirmed.
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