Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 70611
Thames Water: Pay
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 16 September 2025
Question
Helen Hayes
Labour — Dulwich and West Norwood
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to review (a) retention payments and (b) similar schemes used by water companies subject to a ban on bonuses.
Answer
Emma HardyUnder the Water (Special Measures) Act, the Government has given Ofwat new powers to block unjustified payments. The Government will not tolerate any company attempting to circumvent the ban on executive bonuses for poorly performing companies by introduc...
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