Written questions

Sewers and Water: Infrastructure

Lords · Question HL6672 · Tabled 22 Apr 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 12 May 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Birt

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of Ofwat in ensuring that England and Wales have appropriate infrastructure for water and sewerage services.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 12 May 2025

Ofwat independently scrutinises water company plans as part of the price review process to ensure companies meet their statutory obligations and ensure value for money for consumers. Ofwat published its final determinations for Price Review 2024 (PR24) on...