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...