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River Wye Action Plan

Wednesday 8 May 2024 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The UK Government's River Wye action plan aims to halt the river's decline and restore it to favourable condition.
  • Philip Dunne inquired about discussions between the Minister and the Welsh Government regarding the River Wye action plan.
  • The Minister stated that the Welsh Government have not taken any action to match the UK Government's commitment to cleaning up the polluted River Wye.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Philip Dunne Con
Wales Environment
Context

The River Wye action plan addresses the ongoing decline of the River Wye, aiming to preserve and restore its condition. The issue involves discussions between the UK Government and the Welsh Government.

Question

What discussions has the Minister had with the Welsh Government on the River Wye action plan?

Answer from Fay Jones

I thank my right hon Friend for his work as Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee. The UK Government's River Wye action plan will halt ongoing decline of the River Wye to preserve and restore that treasured river to the rating of favourable condition.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The questioner asked about discussions with the Welsh Government, but the answer focused on the UK Government's actions without addressing any specific talks or agreements with Wales.

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Q2 Philip Dunne Con
Wales Environment
Context

The River Wye rises in Wales, crosses the border into England, and merges with the River Severn. The UK Government recently announced a commitment to cleaning up the polluted River Wye.

Question

Has my hon Friend seen any action taken by the Welsh Government to match the UK Government's commitment to cleaning up the polluted River Wye?

Answer from Fay Jones

In the interests of time, I will give my right hon Friend a very short answer: no. The Welsh Government have failed to come to the table time and time again on this issue, which is close to my heart as a constituency MP for the River Wye. That has been the missing piece of the puzzle, and it is why we are seeing no action in Wales.

Not addressed: The questioner asked about actions taken by the Welsh Government, but the answer criticizes their failure to act without providing any specific examples or details.

How: Criticizing The Welsh Government

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