Water Sector Reform: Consultation

Part of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – in the House of Commons at on 8 May 2025.

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Photo of Sarah Dyke Sarah Dyke Liberal Democrat, Glastonbury and Somerton

By 2050 we will need more than 4,000 additional megalitres of water a day, with rising temperatures resulting in a fivefold increase in drought risk. That is concerning news for farmers in Glastonbury and Somerton, given the necessity of water for livestock and crops. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to consult farmers about reforms to the water sector, and does he know how important water is to food production?