Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has had discussions with the (a) Cabinet colleagues, (b) local authorities and (c) water companies on the potential impact of the proposed Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire on water (i) demand and (ii) supply in the East of England in the context of planned house-building in the region.

Given this is a potential matter that may come before the Secretary of State for decision, it would not be appropriate to comment on planning merits of any Universal Studios proposal in Bedford.

Planning decisions are not subject to Cabinet responsibility and are made by the decisions maker on planning grounds, based on the merits of the case and in line with propriety guidelines.

Details of ministerial meetings with external organisations are published on gov.uk.