Thursday, 8 May 2025
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to consult the public on reforms to the water sector.
What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on best practice on monitoring sewage overflows.
Whether he is taking steps to limit increases to water bills.
What plans he has for future fishing quotas.
What recent progress he has made on the Surrey hills national landscape—area of outstanding natural beauty—boundary variation project.
What steps he has taken to help protect communities vulnerable to flooding.
What steps he is taking to help prevent foot and mouth disease entering Northern Ireland.
Whether he plans to improve support for nature-friendly farming.
What steps his Department is taking to help prevent the spread of avian influenza.
If he will publish updated climate resilience plans.
What steps he is taking to tackle fly-tipping.
What steps he is taking to help reduce the cost of materials for arable farms.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Solicitor General was asked—
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the Crown court backlog.
What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of rural crime.
What steps her Department is taking to support the Serious Fraud Office in tackling economic crime.
If the Attorney General will meet the hon. Member for Swindon North to discuss prosecutions by the Crown Prosecution Service under section 3ZB of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of people who commit stalking.
Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?
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Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Keir Mather.) House adjourned.
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