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Housing: Water

Commons · Question 27681 · Tabled 7 Sep 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 21 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Vikki Slade

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support the installation of rainwater collection methods in existing homes.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 21 Sep 2026

This Government is taking steps to support rainwater harvesting and recycling in homes. We have committed to reforming how rainwater is used in homes through the Clean Water Bill. This sits alongside our review of the water efficiency and drainage standar...