Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 904698

Water Companies: Standards

Tabled: 12 June 2025
Answered: 19 June 2025
Named Day

Question

David Williams

LabourStoke-on-Trent North

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help prevent financial rewards for water company executives who oversee poor performance.

Answer

Emma Hardy
As part of our Plan for Change, we have put water companies under special measures throughout landmark Water Act.Ofwat’s new remuneration powers came into force this month. Unfair bonuses have been banned for senior water company executives responsible fo...

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