Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 70624
Water: Meters
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 10 September 2025
Named DayQuestion
Dr Rupa Huq
Labour — Ealing 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 HardyWater 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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