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Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 17 September 2026

Debate

Climate Change: Food Supply Resilience

Contribution

My Lords, the Minister will be aware that the NFU has declared an urgent need for on-farm reservoirs. The Minister has stated frequently that she is in favour of on-farm reservoirs. However, there is an inconsistency in the guidance and planning for permitted development rights. Will she urgently speak to her colleagues in the housing department to ensure that the planning guidance permits on-farm reservoirs to store the water for when it is needed by farmers and horticultural growers?

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