Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 70624

Water: Meters

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 10 September 2025
Named Day

Question

Dr Rupa Huq

LabourEaling Central and Acton

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to make smart metering mandatory in the water sector.

Answer

Emma Hardy
Water companies already have the ability to charge by water meters on a mandatory basis in areas designated water stressed. This is only able to feature in water companies’ long-term plans if it represents value for money and has customer support. The Gov...

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