Asked by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve the quality of water in rivers and streams in Wales.
Answered by David T C Davies
Water is a devolved matter in Wales, as such the Welsh Labour Government is responsible for water in rivers and streams in Wales, not the UK Government. It is high time that the Welsh Government took greater action on this vital issue as a devolved responsibility.
Asked by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on improving air quality in towns and cities in Wales.
Answered by David T C Davies
My Department has regular discussions with the Welsh Government on steps to reduce emissions in Wales.
Air quality is devolved and the responsibility of the Welsh Government. This UK Government has committed £20bn over the next two decades to reduce industrial emissions and drive up air quality across the UK.