Written questions

Water Supply: Shortages

Commons · Question 57340 · Tabled 4 Jun 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 12 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help tackling potential water shortages relating to population growth in the future.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 12 Jun 2025

The Government is committed to a twin track approach to improving water resilience. This involves action to improve water efficiency and reduce water company leaks alongside investing in new supply infrastructure, including new reservoirs and water transf...