Fire and Rescue Services: Water Supply
Commons · Question 2826 · Tabled 19 May 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Lee Anderson
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that new housing developments have adequate water supply for local Fire and Rescue services.
Answer
Answered by Samantha Dixon, 3 Jun 2026
The Government is clear that new housing development must be supported by the infrastructure it needs, including adequate water supply. Through the planning system, local planning authorities are expected to work collaboratively with infrastructure provid...