Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 61677

Water Companies: Fines

Tabled: 20 June 2025

Answered: 27 June 2025

Question

Aphra Brandreth

Conservative — Chester South and Eddisbury

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what options were considered by his Department for the use of water company fines before the decision to direct them towards water projects was taken.

Answer

Emma Hardy

Following the Spending Review, the Government has confirmed water company fines will be allocated to local environmental projects and programmes to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas. Over £100 million in fines has been levied against water companies sin...

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