“…It was always a real pleasure to work with him on the all-party parliamentary group on endometriosis. He is remembered very fondly. With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I wish to update the House on the ongoing drought in England. Drought conditions continue across much of England.”
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What they’ve said
“…vere drought means a slight change in prioritisation from the Environment Agency, which has that direction that public health must come first. It is looking at increasing monitoring. As a responsible Government, we are preparing for every scenario, but there are no immediate plans for standpipes.”
Drought Conditions: England · 2026-10-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend, and I have given the ministerial direction to prioritise public health and public water supply over anything else. Our drinking water is rated one of the highest in the world, so people can guzzle and enjoy it.”
Drought Conditions: England · 2026-10-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I am very keen to work in partnership. There is always a balance between thinking about public health—which must come first—and the environment, and ensuring farmers have what they need.”
Drought Conditions: England · 2026-10-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I promised her that we would focus much more on public health. We have generally lost that focus, and one of the key things in all the reforms we are trying to make is putting public health back at the heart of water.”
Water Sector: Public Ownership · 2026-09-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“We are looking at all of the sector and what can be done right across it. The Prime Minister has been absolutely clear, in all the comments he has made, that, in his words, the current water sector is “a leaking monument” to a system that prioritises private over public.”
Water Sector: Public Ownership · 2026-09-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
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