Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 57448
Droughts: Businesses
Tabled: 4 June 2025
Answered: 10 June 2025
Named DayQuestion
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support businesses affected by the drought announced on 29 May 2025.
Answer
Emma HardyThe Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues. Defra requires water companies to have robust plans to manage droughts and protect customer supplies. This includes early actions such as enhanced leakage managem...
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