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Written question asked by Alex Barros-Curtis (Labour) on Thursday, 10 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 September 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Reservoirs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to increase reservoir infrastructure to mitigate potential extreme summer weather.

Answer

The Government is pushing ahead with reforms to the water sector under our Plan for Change, which includes £104 billion of private investment, including £8 billion dedicated to improved drought planning, long-term water resource management and the delivery of 9 new reservoirs alongside major infrastructure upgrades to reduce leakage and improve water security.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28936
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Weather Temperature Reservoirs
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk