Written questions

Water Companies: Pay

Lords · Question HL3781 · Tabled 6 Jan 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 10 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to issue guidelines to water companies operating in England regarding the salaries paid to their senior management.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 10 Feb 2025

For too long, customers have been let down and water companies have discharged record levels of sewage into our rivers, lakes and seas. That is why we are placing water companies under special measures through the Water (Special Measures) Bill, which will...