Oral Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 9 June 2026Answered: 15 June 2026
Asked by
Rosie Duffield
Independent — Canterbury
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Answer from Hansard
Matthew Pennycook
We meet a range of stakeholders through the water delivery taskforce. I understand that, in response to Canterbury’s local plan consultation, the Environment Agency has recommended close liaison between the local authority and South East Water to ensure that planned housing growth is located where additional water is available to supply new development.