Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 73434
Water Charges
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025
Question
Aphra Brandreth
Conservative — Chester South and Eddisbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Ofwat in protecting consumers from bill increases where a water company becomes insolvent.
Answer
Emma HardyOfwat’s price review process sets limits on what water companies can charge customers, ensuring bills reflect only efficient costs required to deliver services and meet statutory obligations. It does not allow companies to pass on costs incurred outside n...
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