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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Countryside Stewardship: Water Quality

Thursday 25 June 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ministerial Questions took place on 2020-06-25
  • Richard Holden inquired about assessment for increasing areas benefiting from countryside stewardship water quality priority areas
  • Response included a plan to review focus areas during the transition period and an offer to visit Richard Holden's area

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Richard Holden Con Bridgwater and West Somerset
Context

The Countryside Stewardship scheme aims to enhance environmental quality while providing value for money. Richard Holden inquires about the merit of expanding this programme.

Question

What assessment has been made on increasing areas benefiting from countryside stewardship water quality priority areas? My local farmers are interested, especially those in the Wear valley.

Answer from Rebecca Pow (The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

We will review focus areas during the transition period. I pass on Richard Holden's invitation to the Secretary of State or myself and my hon. Friend Victoria Prentis to visit his area.

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