Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 52470

Water Charges: Pensioners

Tabled: 14 May 2025
Answered: 21 May 2025

Question

Caroline Voaden

Liberal DemocratSouth Devon

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce the impact of increased water bills on pensioners.

Answer

Emma Hardy
For too long, investment has not kept pace with the challenges of an ageing infrastructure system, a rapidly growing population and climate change. Whilst it is never wanted, bills will therefore now need to rise to invest in our crumbling infrastructure ...

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