Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 52155

Reservoirs: Construction

Tabled: 13 May 2025
Answered: 21 May 2025

Question

Mr Will Forster

Liberal DemocratWoking

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with (a) water companies and (b) local authorities on building new reservoirs to ensure water security.

Answer

Emma Hardy
Ministers and officials have regular discussions with a range of stakeholders, including water companies and local authorities, on many issues related to the water sector. Water companies have a statutory duty to provide a secure supply of water for custo...

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