Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 103730

Water Supply

Tabled: 7 January 2026

Answered: 14 January 2026

Question

Tim Farron

Liberal Democrat — Westmorland and Lonsdale

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what contingency plans are in place for periods of water shortage and supply outages.

Answer

Emma Hardy

In England and Wales, The Security and Emergency Measures Direction 2022 (SEMD) is the main legislative framework specific to water companies for emergency planning. It requires water companies to ensure continuation of their water distribution functions ...

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