Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 16805

Droughts

Tabled: 7 July 2026

Answered: 13 July 2026

Question

David Reed

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the National Drought Group last reviewed drought preparedness plans; and what the findings were.

Answer

Emma Hardy

The National Drought Group, chaired by the Environment Agency, last met on 18 June 2026 to review drought preparedness and assess water resource conditions. The Group concluded that although drought risk was currently low with most companies reporting ade...

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