Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 58518
Water Companies: Insolvency
Tabled: 9 June 2025
Answered: 17 June 2025
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with Ofwat on (a) the financial viability of water companies and (b) protections for consumers in the event of insolvency.
Answer
Emma HardyOfwat is an independent regulator that monitors the financial position of water companies, taking action when companies need to strengthen their long-term financial resilience. For example, in March 2023, Ofwat utilised powers provided by the Environment ...
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