Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 61679

Water Companies: Fines

Tabled: 20 June 2025
Answered: 27 June 2025

Question

Aphra Brandreth

ConservativeChester South and Eddisbury

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which rivers have been identified by his Department as priority sites for improvement using funds raised through fines on water companies.

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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