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Government Response to the Office for Environmental Protection Report on the Implementation of the Water Framework Directive Regulations and River Basin Management Planning in England

11 September 2024

Proposing MP
Emma Hardy Lab
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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TAGS
Climate

At a Glance

Issue Summary

This statement addresses the UK government's response to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) report regarding the implementation of the Water Framework Directive Regulations and River Basin Management Planning in England.

Action Requested

The Government is committed to taking action to improve water quality, including a review of the current framework to transform how the water system works. Specific plans will be outlined over the coming months.

Key Facts

  • The OEP's report highlights insufficient progress towards improving water bodies' ecological status.
  • Previous governments have underinvested in water infrastructure and action has been inadequate.
  • The government aims to clean up rivers, lakes, and seas to meet the WFD objective of restoring at least 75% of water bodies.
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