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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that new housing developments have adequate water supply for local Fire and Rescue services.

The Government is clear that new housing development must be supported by the infrastructure it needs, including adequate water supply. Through the planning system, local planning authorities are expected to work collaboratively with infrastructure providers and other relevant bodies to identify and address strategic matters, including water supply, when preparing local plans.

My Department is also working closely with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, water companies, regulators and other partners to improve alignment between water infrastructure planning and housing growth.