Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 94726
Water Charges: Social Tariffs
Tabled: 26 November 2025
Answered: 4 December 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what is the estimated amount of average household water and drainage bills, per household which is not receipt of the social tariff, that pays for the cross-subsidy to the social tarif
Answer
Emma HardyCompanies decide, in consultation with their customers and organisations representing customers, which household customers fund social tariffs and how much they pay.