Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 13979

Water Charges: Low Incomes

Tabled: 12 November 2024

Answered: 19 November 2024

Question

Charlie Dewhirst

Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of offering a single social tariff for water for customers on a low income.

Answer

Emma Hardy

It is clear consumers are concerned about their bills. We are therefore continuing to work with water industry to explore options to improve affordability arrangements, including holding the sector accountable for their public commitment to end water pove...

ⓘ

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 13979) →