§ Mr. Damian GreenTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what estimate she has made of the additional water supplies needed for the planned expansion of Ashford; and if she will make a statement. [102288]
§ Mr. MorleyAshford is served by Mid Kent Water. Along with the other water supply companies, Mid Kent Water produces a water resources plan, which looks forward 25 years. The plan is updated annually by the Company, and is reviewed by the Environment Agency for consistency with the national and regional water resources strategies. The planned expansion of Ashford will be factored into this process.