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John Milne MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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5 published records · newest first.

Written questions

  • Agriculture: ReservoirsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19740More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 29 April 2026 to Question HL16697 on Agriculture: Reservoirs, what assessment she has made of whether the current rate of large raised reservoir construction

    Answer: The Government recognises that improved agricultural water resilience, is essential. The Environment Agency's (EA) National Framework for Water Resources 2025 sets out the future water needs of key sectors, including agriculture, to inform long-term water...

    Answered 3 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Agriculture: WaterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19739More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support farmers to improve water resilience through on-farm reservoirs.

    Answer: The Government recognises that improved agricultural water resilience, is essential. The Environment Agency's (EA) National Framework for Water Resources 2025 sets out the future water needs of key sectors, including agriculture, to inform long-term water...

    Answered 3 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Flood Re: Home InsuranceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16327More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help improve consumer awareness of whether a property is insured through Flood Re.

    Answer: In July 2026, Flood Re and Government announced a package of reforms to ensure the scheme remains sustainable, fair and focused on its original purpose of supporting those most in need while preparing the market for the future so that Flood Re can achieve...

    Answered 10 Jul 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Sewers: HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16326More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of not commencing Schedule 3 to the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 on surface water flood risk from new housing dev

    Answer: The Government is strongly committed to improving the implementation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). The National Planning Policy Framework requires developments to utilise SuDS where they could have drainage impacts. Better delivery of SuDS may b...

    Answered 14 Jul 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Flood ReDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16325More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of uncertainty over the future of Flood Re on mortgage availability for properties at high risk of flooding.

    Answer: In July 2026, Flood Re and Government announced a package of reforms to ensure the scheme remains sustainable, fair and focused on its original purpose of supporting those most in need while preparing the market for the future so that Flood Re can achieve...

    Answered 10 Jul 2026

    Original Parliament record
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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

View as listDepartment for Business and Trade: 2Department for Business and Trade2Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade: 1Department for Business, Innova…1Department for Education: 5Department for Education5Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: 1Department for Energy Security …1Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: 5Department for Environment, Foo…5Department for Transport: 4Department for Transport4Department of Health and Social Care: 4Department of Health and Social…4Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: 2Foreign, Commonwealth and Devel…2Home Office: 2Home Office2Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: 6Ministry of Housing, Communitie…6Ministry of Justice: 2Ministry of Justice2Treasury: 4Treasury4
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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality. Published records do not measure effort or effectiveness. Methodology.
Department or topicPublished records
Department for Business and Trade2
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade1
Department for Education5
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero1
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs5
Department for Transport4
Department of Health and Social Care4
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office2
Home Office2
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government6
Ministry of Justice2
Treasury4

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