Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 21 May 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 May 2012. It was answered by Lord Benyon (Conservative) on Monday, 11 June 2012 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Droughts: Horticulture
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what her policy is on exempting landscape gardeners from a hosepipe ban; and if she will make a statement.
[109327]
- Answer
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The Government continues to work closely with all sectors to understand and mitigate the impacts of the continuing drought. Temporary water use bans are applied by water companies. However, restrictions have been kept under regular review and an exemption was made for landscaping, turf and gardening businesses on 21 May following the recent heavy rainfall. The exemption applies to the first 28 days from the day of planting, sowing or turf-laying.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 109327; 546 c318W
- Session
- 2012-13
- Subjects
- Horticulture Droughts
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