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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Fens Reservoir is on course to be completed by 2036 and the Lincolnshire Reservoir to be operational by 2040; and what the latest projected dates are for the start and completion of examination and decision for each.

Fens and Lincolnshire reservoirs would increase water supply and strengthen drought resilience in eastern England. Current plans indicate benefits from Fens from 2036 and operation of Lincolnshire from 2040, although timings remain subject to planning, regulatory approvals and delivery.