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Written question asked by Rebecca Paul (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Windows: Cleaning Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has had discussions with the Health and Safety Executive on the potential impact of non-essential use drought orders on the use of water-fed pole systems by professional window cleaners.

Answer

Restrictions and exemptions are set out in the Water Resources Act 1991 and the Drought Direction 2011.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24900
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Health and Safety Executive Droughts Water Regulation Cleaning services Windows
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk