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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she will introduce statutory nutrient budgets as part of the Clean Water Bill.

The Government is committed to tackling nutrient pollution and improving the health of our rivers. Our focus is on driving efficient use of nutrients and addressing the root causes of losses into the environment. This includes through reforming agricultural regulations to drive good nutrient management on farms.