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15 November 2021
Lead MP
Philip Dunne
Ludlow
Con
Responding Minister
Not recorded
Tags
TaxationAgriculture & Rural Affairs
Word Count: 483
Other Contributors: 0
At a Glance
Philip Dunne raised concerns about unknown in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.
Key Requests to Government:
The hon. Member asks for measures to be included in the upcoming planning Bill to properly separate surface water from foul water systems for new developments, ensuring developers contribute to the capital costs of infrastructure works necessary for full separation and preventing excessive runoff from hard-standing areas causing problems at treatment plants not expanded over recent decades.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
The hon. Member is concerned about the uncontrolled dumping of sewage into river systems by water treatment works and the water sewage system, which has been overwhelmed for various reasons. He mentions that his private Member's Bill in 2020 was stimulated by campaign groups who brought attention to this issue, reflecting widespread awareness and horror at the state of rivers due to sewer discharges. The hon. Member disagrees with a previous description of an amendment made to the Bill and emphasizes the need for progressive reduction in sewer discharges enforceable under the new Environment Act.
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