Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 81602

Water Charges

Tabled: 13 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Bradley Thomas

ConservativeBromsgrove

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of household water bills in 2025; and what discussions her Department plans to have with Ofwat on levels of water bills.

Answer

Emma Hardy
It is Ofwat's responsibility to independently scrutinise water company business plans and ensure that the prices water companies charge their customers are fair and proportionate. On October 9, the Competition and Markets Authority published its provision...

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