Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 901658
Water Companies
Tabled: 15 October 2026
Answered: 22 October 2026
Named DayQuestion
Charlie Maynard
Liberal Democrat — Witney
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will commission an independent feasibility study into alternative ownership models for water companies.
Answer
Emma HardyThe Government is considering a range of options to improve how the water sector serves customers and the environment. We will set out plans for stronger public control and wider sector reform in our 10-year plan later this year.