Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 3559

Water Charges

Tabled: 30 August 2024

Answered: 12 September 2024

Question

Sarah Gibson

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to ensure that water companies reduce water bills; and what steps he is taking to ensure that water companies do not pass the costs of (a) any fines incurred, (b)

Answer

Emma Hardy

This Government has been clear that vital infrastructure investment is ringfenced and can only be spent on upgrades benefiting customers and the environment. When money for investment is not spent, companies must refund customers, with money never allowed...

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