Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what targets her Department has set for reducing the amount of surface water entering the foul sewer system by 2030.

The Government recognises the importance of better rainwater management in reducing sewage pollution, alleviating water supply issues, reducing flood risk and enabling growth. We will ensure that legislation, the regulatory framework and funding enables more pre-pipe solutions, such as sustainable drainage systems and rainwater harvesting.