Oral Answers to Questions

Emma Hardy Excerpts

Monday 27th June 2022 Commons Chamber

[Michael Gove]

Absolutely. On nutrient neutrality, we are working with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Natural England to resolve this question. On the second point, I will apply appropriate pressure to tender parts.

[Emma Hardy (Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle) (Lab)]

T7. The Secretary of State will be aware of my interest in flood prevention from my ten-minute rule Bill—the Flooding (Prevention and Insurance) Bill—and how important the issue is to Hull and the East Riding. Will he be following the Labour Government in Wales in enacting schedule 3 to the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 for England, which would ensure minimum standards of sustainable drainage systems on every new property?

[Michael Gove]

Sustainable drainage systems are a vital part of future developments, so I will look closely at the recommendation the hon. Member makes.