Written question asked by Tracey Crouch (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 January 2012. It was answered by Lord Benyon (Conservative) on Monday, 20 February 2012 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
River Medway: Water Abstraction
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what arrangements her Department has put in place to minimise the effect of excess water abstraction from the River Medway as the result of a drought order on (a) the environment, (b) the local ecosystem, (c) water quality, (d) pollutants and (e) agriculture.
- Answer
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Southern Water Services Ltd has not yet applied for a drought order. The Environment Agency is aware that it is considering applying for a drought permit to take additional water from the River Medway. As no permit or order has been issued there are currently no arrangements in place.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 92760; 540 c498W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Kent Water abstraction
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