Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 78417

Water Supply: Bedfordshire

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 16 October 2025

Question

Mohammad Yasin

LabourBedford

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment the Department has made of the adequacy of the water supply to support (a) the East Rail project and (b) housing growth before the completion of the new reservoir in Be

Answer

Emma Hardy
Water companies are responsible for securing public water supplies, including supplies that can accommodate planned growth in water demand from both new housing and infrastructure.Every five years water companies must prepare a water resources management ...

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