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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Greg Hands (Conservative). It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 20 April 2006 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Water Shortages

Question
If she will make a statement on water shortages in London and the south-east. [63733]
Answer

Both groundwater and some reservoir levels in the south-east are below average for this time of year, and public water supply will need careful management. Water companies are taking prudent measures to conserve supplies in accordance with their drought plans.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
445 c219 
63733 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Conservation Greater London Droughts Water Water supply South East
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk