Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 55987

Sewers

Tabled: 30 May 2025

Answered: 6 June 2025

Question

Dr Jeevun Sandher

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to bring into force the legislative provisions of schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 for the adoption of sustainable draining systems in England.

Answer

Emma Hardy

This Government is committed to requiring standardised Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in new developments. These should be to designs that cope with changing climatic conditions as well as delivering wider water infrastructure benefits, reduce run of...

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