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Question· Written questionUIN 37248open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which public authorities are responsible for enforcing the requirement for cats to be microchipped under the Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which public authorities are responsible for enforcing the requirement for cats to be microchipped under the Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023.

Question· Written questionUIN 37249open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many (a) enforcement notices have been issued and (b) prosecutions have been brought for failure to comply with cat microchipping requirements under the Microchipping of Cats and D

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many (a) enforcement notices have been issued and (b) prosecutions have been brought for failure to comply with cat microchipping requirements under the Microchipping of Cats and D

Question· Written questionUIN 37250open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many financial penalties have been imposed for offences relating to the requirement to microchip cats since 10 June 2024; and what the total value of those penalties was.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many financial penalties have been imposed for offences relating to the requirement to microchip cats since 10 June 2024; and what the total value of those penalties was.

Question· Written questionUIN 37251open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of compliance with the statutory requirement for cats to be microchipped since 10 June 2024.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of compliance with the statutory requirement for cats to be microchipped since 10 June 2024.

Question· Written questionUIN 37290open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has plans to categorise intensive livestock farming under section 336(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as industrial activity.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has plans to categorise intensive livestock farming under section 336(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as industrial activity.

Question· Written questionUIN 37292open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department plans to increase the number of inspections of intensive farms made by the Environment Agency; and whether her Department has plans to strengthen the importance

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department plans to increase the number of inspections of intensive farms made by the Environment Agency; and whether her Department has plans to strengthen the importance

Question· Written questionUIN 37353open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Environment Agency on the failure of English water and sewerage companies to meet its requirements for their Pollution Incident Reduction Plans; a

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Environment Agency on the failure of English water and sewerage companies to meet its requirements for their Pollution Incident Reduction Plans; a

Question· Written questionUIN 37421open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the England Trees Action Plan will include a feasibility study of the capacity the UK has to grow trees domestically rather than rely on imported plant material.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the England Trees Action Plan will include a feasibility study of the capacity the UK has to grow trees domestically rather than rely on imported plant material.

Question· Written questionUIN 37422open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of trends in the levels of risk to England’s trees and woodlands from drought and wildfire; and whether the forthcoming England Trees Action Pla

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of trends in the levels of risk to England’s trees and woodlands from drought and wildfire; and whether the forthcoming England Trees Action Pla

Question· Written questionUIN 37423open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the forthcoming England Trees Action Plan will include targets, actions and funding to reduce differences in (a) access to the benefits of trees and (b) urban canopy cover.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the forthcoming England Trees Action Plan will include targets, actions and funding to reduce differences in (a) access to the benefits of trees and (b) urban canopy cover.

Question· Written questionUIN 37452open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department plans to commission a cross-departmental review, including an investment plan, of inland waterways in England and Wales.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department plans to commission a cross-departmental review, including an investment plan, of inland waterways in England and Wales.

Question· Written questionUIN 37467open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment the Department has made of the contribution of inland waterways to public health and economic growth; and whether that assessment will inform a long-term investment pla

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment the Department has made of the contribution of inland waterways to public health and economic growth; and whether that assessment will inform a long-term investment pla

Question· Written questionHL HL4417open

To ask His Majesty's Government which non-governmental organisations the Ministers from Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs have met and are due to meet regarding the consultation on the first environment delivery plan.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 October 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government which non-governmental organisations the Ministers from Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs have met and are due to meet regarding the consultation on the first environment delivery plan.

Question· Written questionHL HL4472open

To ask His Majesty's Government what is their intended timetable for (1) laying before the House, and (2) bringing into force, regulations under Schedule 17 to the Environment Act 2021; and why they have not already brought forward such regulations since

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 October 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government what is their intended timetable for (1) laying before the House, and (2) bringing into force, regulations under Schedule 17 to the Environment Act 2021; and why they have not already brought forward such regulations since

Question· Written questionHL HL4474open

To ask His Majesty's Government how many meetings (1) Ministers, and (2) officials in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have held with (a) businesses, and (b) trade associations, on the design of regulations under Schedule 17 to the E

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 October 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government how many meetings (1) Ministers, and (2) officials in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have held with (a) businesses, and (b) trade associations, on the design of regulations under Schedule 17 to the E

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1007open

Opening of the eco-roundhouse at St Brigid’s Chapel and Field, Glastonbury

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

That this House welcomes the opening of the eco-roundhouse at the St Brigid’s Chapel and Field project in Beckery, Glastonbury; congratulates the Friends of Bride’s Mound, Somerset Wildlife Trust and South West Heritage Trust, alongside volunteers and the wider community, on their work to protect and celebrate the site’s rich heritage and natural environment; notes that the project forms part of the Glastonbury Town Deal and encompasses 33 acres of historic landscape and wildlife habitats; further welcomes the provision of a new space for meetings and educational activities, alongside improved access for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility; recognises the project’s contribution to enhancing biodiversity, supporting health and wellbeing and bringing the stories of this ancient place of pilgrimage to a wider audience; wishes all involved continued success in developing the site for residents and visitors alike; and calls on the Government to invest in the protection and conservation of historic sites, support community-led heritage projects, and improve public access to the UK’s cultural heritage for the benefit of future generations.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1014open

Supporting small businesses and the high street

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

That this House recognises the vital contribution of small businesses, independent retailers and hospitality businesses to local economies and employment; expresses concern that high operating costs and business taxation place pressure on the viability of high street businesses; believes that the forthcoming Budget must deliver meaningful and predictable tax relief for small businesses; calls on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to reduce the business rates burden on smaller high street premises, review the impact of VAT and energy costs on small hospitality businesses, and provide greater certainty for businesses planning to invest and employ staff; and further calls for a fairer competitive environment for domestic retailers facing competition from overseas online sellers.

Question· Written questionUIN 36733open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what new measures the department is bringing in to improve water quality monitoring, as mentioned by the Minister for Water and Flooding in the Oral Statement on 16th October 2026.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what new measures the department is bringing in to improve water quality monitoring, as mentioned by the Minister for Water and Flooding in the Oral Statement on 16th October 2026.

Question· Written questionUIN 36736open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment the department has made of the impact of drought conditions on customer water supplies; and what steps have been taken to warn the customers affected.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment the department has made of the impact of drought conditions on customer water supplies; and what steps have been taken to warn the customers affected.

Question· Written questionUIN 36757open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many felling licences Forestry Commission England has granted for clearfelling operations within a) ancient semi-natural woodlands and b) plantation on ancient woodland sites in ea

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many felling licences Forestry Commission England has granted for clearfelling operations within a) ancient semi-natural woodlands and b) plantation on ancient woodland sites in ea

Question· Written questionUIN 36769open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will consider employing the Tiger precedent to implement Stricter National Measures under the UK Wildlife Trade Regulations to ban imports of hunting trophies of highly vulnerab

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will consider employing the Tiger precedent to implement Stricter National Measures under the UK Wildlife Trade Regulations to ban imports of hunting trophies of highly vulnerab

Question· Written questionUIN 36777open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment the Department has made of (i) the revenue generated by water companies as a result of increased water consumption during prolonged periods of dry weather, (ii) how tha

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment the Department has made of (i) the revenue generated by water companies as a result of increased water consumption during prolonged periods of dry weather, (ii) how tha

Question· Written questionUIN 36782open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress has been made on the applications for (a) Fens Reservoir and (b) Lincolnshire Reservoir; when she expects Development Consent Order applications for each to be submitted;

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress has been made on the applications for (a) Fens Reservoir and (b) Lincolnshire Reservoir; when she expects Development Consent Order applications for each to be submitted;

Question· Written questionUIN 36783open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Fens Reservoir is on course to be completed by 2036 and the Lincolnshire Reservoir to be operational by 2040; and what the latest projected dates are for the start and comp

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Fens Reservoir is on course to be completed by 2036 and the Lincolnshire Reservoir to be operational by 2040; and what the latest projected dates are for the start and comp

Question· Written questionUIN 36784open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the timetable is for the White Horse Reservoir (formerly the South East Strategic Reservoir Option) to move from pre-application to a submitted application; what role her Departme

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the timetable is for the White Horse Reservoir (formerly the South East Strategic Reservoir Option) to move from pre-application to a submitted application; what role her Departme

Question· Written questionUIN 36785open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress has been made on legislating so that water resilience projects are automatically treated as nationally significant; and which of the other planned reservoirs in Somerset,

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress has been made on legislating so that water resilience projects are automatically treated as nationally significant; and which of the other planned reservoirs in Somerset,

Question· Written questionUIN 36786open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the latest estimated capital cost is for each of the nine planned reservoirs; how much of Ofwat’s £2 billion of development funding has been allocated to them so far; and what ass

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the latest estimated capital cost is for each of the nine planned reservoirs; how much of Ofwat’s £2 billion of development funding has been allocated to them so far; and what ass

Question· Written questionUIN 36806open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with the European Commission on the proposed implementation date of the UK–EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement; and whether July 2027 has be

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with the European Commission on the proposed implementation date of the UK–EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement; and whether July 2027 has be

Question· Written questionUIN 36817open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department holds information on how still and sparkling wine regulation in Great Britain has diverged from EU law since the UK left the European Union.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department holds information on how still and sparkling wine regulation in Great Britain has diverged from EU law since the UK left the European Union.

Question· Written questionUIN 36822open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what proportion of funding allocated to the Sustainable Farming Incentive in each of the last three financial years has been spent on farming actions that contribute to (a) flood mitig

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what proportion of funding allocated to the Sustainable Farming Incentive in each of the last three financial years has been spent on farming actions that contribute to (a) flood mitig

Question· Written questionUIN 36898open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of retaining the legal framework of the Precision Breeding Act as part of any future Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreemen

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of retaining the legal framework of the Precision Breeding Act as part of any future Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreemen

Question· Written questionUIN 36914open

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on the Land Environment Tactical Communication and Information Systems programme in the context of the Delivery confidence assessments for Government Major Project Portfolio Defence proj

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on the Land Environment Tactical Communication and Information Systems programme in the context of the Delivery confidence assessments for Government Major Project Portfolio Defence proj

Question· Written questionUIN 36998open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to lay the statutory instrument requiring under-12 metre fishing vessels operating in English waters to use Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to lay the statutory instrument requiring under-12 metre fishing vessels operating in English waters to use Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems.

Question· Written questionUIN 36999open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what timetable her Department has set for mandating Remote Electronic Monitoring, including camera monitoring of catches, on pelagic trawl vessels operating in English waters, followin

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what timetable her Department has set for mandating Remote Electronic Monitoring, including camera monitoring of catches, on pelagic trawl vessels operating in English waters, followin

Question· Written questionUIN 37001open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of existing measures in incentivising compliance with the landing obligation, and what further measures are planned to ensu

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of existing measures in incentivising compliance with the landing obligation, and what further measures are planned to ensu

Question· Written questionUIN 37003open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to improve catch accounting in English waters, including to ensure that catches of all species, including all bycatch, are accurately recorded and a

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to improve catch accounting in English waters, including to ensure that catches of all species, including all bycatch, are accurately recorded and a

Question· Written questionUIN 37004open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her Department has to expand the Quota Application Mechanism from 2027 onwards, and what assessment it has made of the potential benefits of allocating a greater proportion of Eng

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her Department has to expand the Quota Application Mechanism from 2027 onwards, and what assessment it has made of the potential benefits of allocating a greater proportion of Eng

Question· Written questionUIN 37006open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the total Official Development Assistance expenditure by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs was in financial year 2025/26; and if they will provide a table det

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the total Official Development Assistance expenditure by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs was in financial year 2025/26; and if they will provide a table det

Question· Written questionUIN 37081open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she intends to publish her Department's response to its 'Consultation on scanning microchips prior to euthanasia', which closed on 10 February 2026.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she intends to publish her Department's response to its 'Consultation on scanning microchips prior to euthanasia', which closed on 10 February 2026.

Question· Written questionUIN 37082open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many a) cats and b) dogs were euthanised by vets in each of the last five years; and what proportion of each of these had their microchips scanned prior to the procedure.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many a) cats and b) dogs were euthanised by vets in each of the last five years; and what proportion of each of these had their microchips scanned prior to the procedure.

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