Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 118229

Water Charges: Social Tariffs

Tabled: 5 March 2026
Answered: 11 March 2026

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

ConservativeThirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 12 February 2026, to Question 111526, on Water Charges: Social Tariffs, and with reference to the Ofwat, Summary of water companies' published plans for affor

Answer

Emma Hardy
Government is working with industry to keep support schemes under review to ensure that vulnerable customers are supported. In total the sector has committed to contribute £449 million to social tariffs, debt matching, and other support schemes over 2025-...

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