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River Severn and River Thames: Water

Lords · Question HL6167 · Tabled 25 Mar 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 2 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the proposals for pumping water from the River Severn to the River Thames for use in South-East England.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 2 Apr 2025

The Severn to Thames Transfer is part of the RAPID programme and this means it will receive regulatory oversight as the owners (Severn Trent Water, Thames Water and United Utilities) continue to investigate and develop this potential strategic regional op...