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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Andrew Gwynne (Labour). It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Thursday, 8 March 2007 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Drought Orders

Question
What assessment he has made of the effect of recent rainfall on the need for new drought orders in summer 2007.
Answer

The UK has had six months of above average rainfall. The outlook for water supply is much improved and the likelihood of drought orders this summer is therefore low. However, we will continue to monitor the situation closely.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
457 c1664 
125913 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Conservation Infrastructure Droughts Water Water supply Repairs and maintenance Water companies Shortages Rain
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk