Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 74989

Water Charges

Tabled: 4 September 2025
Answered: 16 September 2025

Question

Blake Stephenson

ConservativeMid 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 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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