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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.


Reservoirs: Safety

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she expects to launch the consultation on reservoir safety reform.

Answer

The Government is reviewing the public consultation on reservoir safety reform. Many of the recommendations from the Independent Reservoir Safety Report have already been implemented – detail can be found at Reservoir Safety Reforms | Reservoir Safety Reform Programme | Engage Environment Agency.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29060
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Public consultation Reform Safety Reservoirs
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk