Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 56541
Droughts: North West
Tabled: 2 June 2025
Answered: 10 June 2025
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of drought on the economy of the North West; and what steps he is taking to help mitigate that impact.
Answer
Emma HardyWe are taking action to mitigate the impacts by:Working closely with the water companies to ensure that they implement their statutory drought plans. We expect water companies to be undertaking extra leakage activity and enhanced communications with their...
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