Oral questions

What steps she is taking to increase food production.

If she will instruct Ofwat to publish and execute plans to strengthen competition and reduce regulatory burdens in the water industry.

What assessment she has made of the adequacy of preparations to support communities and businesses impacted by potential flooding in winter 2022-23.

What assessment she has made of the potential effect of a reduction in the Environment Agency’s budget on its enforcement work.

Whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of sewage spillages on coastal businesses.

What recent discussions she has had with the Chair of Natural England on the (a) efficiency and (b) effectiveness of that body's regulatory work.

What assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the Government failing to meet statutory deadlines on (a) air quality, (b) water quality and (c) biodiversity.

What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support fishing communities.