§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) what assessment he has made of the impact of new housing developments on the supply of water from existing reservoirs and aquifers; [27164]
(2) what assessment he has made of the impact of new housing developments on the existing sewage disposal and treatment infrastructure. [27152]
§ Angela EagleIt is for water companies to provide the sewage disposal infrastructure and water supply required to support new housing developments. The Department's planning guidance requires local authorities to consult with all infrastructure interests, such as water companies, when drawing up their development plans.