Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 85301
Water Charges: Social Tariffs
Tabled: 27 October 2025
Answered: 3 November 2025
Question
Afzal Khan
Labour — Manchester Rusholme
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department is considering proposals to introduce a national social tariff on water bills.
Answer
Emma HardyThe Independent Water Commission made a recommendation to consult on a National Social Tariff which Government is taking into consideration and will provide a response to later this year in a White Paper.The Government is working with industry to keep cur...
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