Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 13666

Water Charges: Surrey

Tabled: 11 November 2024

Answered: 19 November 2024

Named Day

Question

Monica Harding

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of proposed increases to water bills on (a) household disposable income and (b) levels of poverty in Surrey.

Answer

Emma Hardy

It is Ofwat's responsibility, through the price review process, to independently scrutinise company plans and ensure the prices water companies charge customers are fair and proportionate. The Government is committed to taking action to address water pove...

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