Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to detect errors in data submitted to the UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register.

The UK Pollutant Release Transfer Register (PRTR) is reviewed each year. We work closely with regulators and industry representatives to ensure accurate reporting of emissions from industrial sources. The data undergoes substantial quality assurance. Where concerns are raised over data discrepancies we investigate these and correct any errors that may have occurred.