Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 94725

Water Charges

Tabled: 26 November 2025
Answered: 3 December 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

ConservativeThirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 30 June 2025 to Question 57658 on Water Charges, if he will make it his policy to use his powers under the Water Industry Act 1999 to provide directions or re

Answer

Emma Hardy
Innovative approaches are being taken to trial new charges aiming to make bills more affordable and is engaging with industry leaders to drive further progress. Ofwat called on companies to conduct charging trials aimed at supporting affordability and oth...

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