Written questions

Water Charges: Government Assistance

Commons · Question 68338 · Tabled 16 Jul 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 14 Aug 2025

Question

Asked by Jeremy Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support households with increases to water bills.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 14 Aug 2025

The Government expects companies to hold themselves accountable for their commitment to end Water Poverty by 2030 and will work with the sector to ensure appropriate measures are taken to this end. We are clear as Government that we expect water companies...