Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 111527
Water Charges: Social Tariffs
Tabled: 6 February 2026
Answered: 12 February 2026
Question
Iqbal Mohamed
Independent — Dewsbury and Batley
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to make water social tariff (a) eligibility, (b) discount levels and (c) application processes (i) transparent and (ii) subject to government oversi
Answer
Emma HardyDefra expects water companies to ensure that their customers know what support schemes are available and how to access them if they need help. Companies offer a range of support schemes for customers struggling to afford their bills, including social tari...
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