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Rivers, Streams and Lakes (Protected Status) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the designation of rivers, streams and lakes as having protected status; to specify criteria for minimum standards that a site must meet where it has been designated as a river, stream or lake with protected status; to set minimum standards of water quality, safety, environmental management and provision of information in relation to such sites; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Rivers, Streams and Lakes (Protected Status) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10 December 2024 by Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Victoria Collins Liberal Democrat Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.