Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 15569

Water Companies: Regulation

Tabled: 2 July 2026

Answered: 8 July 2026

Named Day

Question

Charlie Dewhirst

Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to page 17 of the Water White Paper of January 2026, whether the integrated water regulator will have the same budget as the Environment Agency, Natural England, Ofwat a

Answer

Emma Hardy

We are considering the detail of the funding arrangements that will be needed. In doing so, we will ensure that the new regulator will have the funds to deliver its responsibilities in full, balancing the interests of customers, investors and the environm...

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