Written question asked by Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat) 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.
Sewers
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate she has made of the potential contribution Sustainable Drainage Systems towards drought resilience and levels of demand on public water supplies over the next 25 years.
- Answer
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The Government recognises the importance of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in improving drought resilience and reducing demand on water supply. The National Planning Policy Framework requires SuDS in all new development, designed and maintained to the National Standards.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 29039
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Droughts Water supply Sewers
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2026-09-16 15:03:06 +0100
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