Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 74987

Water Charges

Tabled: 4 September 2025

Answered: 16 September 2025

Question

Blake Stephenson

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of rising block tariffs for water usage on (a) families with young children, (b) households of multiple occupancy and (c) multi-ge

Answer

Emma Hardy

The Government has no plans to mandate the introduction of rising block tariffs for water bills. Several water companies are currently trialling rising block tariffs. Through these trials the sector will learn how to best support customers, including fami...

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