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Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 March 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 March 2020. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 March 2020 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Weather

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have for weather conditions other than Atlantic winter storms to be given names.

Answer

The criteria for naming of storms can take into account potential impacts from rain and snow, as well as wind. Storms can be named at any time of year, not just in winter. There are no plans for weather conditions other than storms to be given names.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2143
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Weather
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk