Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 21855

Sewage: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 15 April 2024
Answered: 2 May 2024
Named Day

Question

James Murray

Labour (Co-op)Ealing North

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 2 April 2024 to Question 19486 on Sewage: Repairs and Maintenance, if he will issue guidance to (a) local authorities and (b) water companies on whether they

Answer

Robbie Moore
There is no statutory duty for water companies under Section 59 of the Building Act 1984. The legislation explains the responsibilities of local authorities and the powers available to them, as well as the options for recovering costs they might incur if ...

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