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HANSARDChemicals StrategyMy Lords, as the noble Earl knows, restrictions preventing the general use of three neonics in agriculture have been in place for several years. The Government continue to support…30 Apr 2024HANSARDSewage Pollution: Lakes and RiversI will certainly commit to taking the noble Baroness’s suggestion back to the department.30 Apr 2024HANSARDChemicals StrategyI believe there might be choices other than the two that the noble Baroness highlights. One is that not all those substances are necessarily being, or will be, used in the UK;…30 Apr 2024HANSARDChemicals StrategyI thank my noble friend for that question. It might be best if I write to her with the details.30 Apr 2024HANSARDChemicals StrategyThe noble Lord raises a bigger point, and this is exactly what the chemicals strategy aims to achieve. I hope that when it is published, and it will be shortly, the noble Lord…30 Apr 2024HANSARDSewage Pollution: Lakes and RiversRegarding one of the issues the noble Baroness raises, we now have a lot more information available to us to look at. When we did not have storm overflow discharge information, we…30 Apr 2024HANSARDChemicals StrategyAgain, the noble Lord raises a very good point. This is serious stuff which needs to be adhered to in great detail, so I will take his comments back and ensure that we strive much…30 Apr 2024HANSARDChemicals StrategyAntimicrobial resistance has been raised a number of times in the House. I have had several meetings with the noble Lord and his colleagues, talking about the UK’s success story…30 Apr 2024HANSARDChemicals StrategyThis is a complex area. I entirely agree with the noble Baroness’s thoughts and will take them back to the department to see whether we can get that included if it is not already…30 Apr 2024HANSARDChemicals StrategyThat is certainly an interesting perspective but not one that I would agree with, I am afraid. Now that we have left the UK, we will follow the best—30 Apr 2024HANSARDChemicals StrategyThe noble Baroness is quite right. Forever chemicals are a serious concern. They are linked to a number of different firefighting products—the foam and chemicals that come out of…30 Apr 2024HANSARDChemicals StrategyI think that your Lordships spotted my mistake. We will follow the best scientific advice and adopt the most appropriate approaches for the UK.30 Apr 2024HANSARDChemicals StrategyMy Lords, protecting human health and the environment from the risks posed by chemicals is a priority of the Government. The Government will meet their commitments on chemicals…30 Apr 2024HANSARDSewage Pollution: Lakes and RiversMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. Defra Ministers and officials consult extensively and routinely with a wide range of stakeholders, including…30 Apr 2024HANSARDSewage Pollution: Lakes and RiversThe noble Lord is quite right: there is a significant issue with chicken manure in the Wye valley. There has recently been a proposal to put together a Wye river plan, and I will…30 Apr 2024HANSARDSewage Pollution: Lakes and RiversI thank the noble Baroness for her question. I assure the House that the Government are taking huge steps to improve the quality of our waterways. We have driven environmentally…30 Apr 2024HANSARDSewage Pollution: Lakes and RiversThe River Wye action plan, which the noble Lord refers to, is firmly supported by the Government. Any citizen science groups are very welcome to interact with the Environment…30 Apr 2024HANSARDSewage Pollution: Lakes and RiversThe noble Duke has a profound knowledge of this issue, so I will bow to that on this occasion. I commit to speaking to the Environment Agency on this issue and will take that…30 Apr 2024HANSARDSewage Pollution: Lakes and RiversMy noble friend raises a very good point; the water companies are consulted on these issues on a regular basis.30 Apr 2024HANSARDFur: Import and SaleThe noble Baroness raises a very good point. We have been in discussions with our colleagues in Europe about these issues over the period. I can assure the House that there is no…22 Apr 2024