Written question asked by Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 7 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 21 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Water: Housing
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to require all new homes to have rainwater collection methods installed on the property.
- Answer
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This Government is taking steps to support rainwater harvesting and recycling in homes. We have committed to reforming how rainwater is used in homes through the Clean Water Bill. This sits alongside our review of the water efficiency and drainage standards in Building Regulations (2010).
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 27680
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Conservation Construction Building regulations Housing Water
- Link
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- Timestamp
- 2026-10-14 11:39:05 +0100
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