Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 74989
Water Charges
Tabled: 4 September 2025
Answered: 16 September 2025
Question
Blake Stephenson
Conservative — Mid Bedfordshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to legislate to mandate the introduction of rising block tariffs for water bills.
Answer
Emma HardyThe 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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