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Written question asked by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Water Supply: Housing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of requiring water companies to demonstrate that sufficient water resources are available before large-scale housing developments proceed.

Answer

I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 6660 on 10 June 2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18611
Session
2026-27
Related items
Sewers and Water Supply: Runnymede and Weybridge
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Housing Water supply Water companies
Link
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