Written questions

Water Charges

Commons · Question 86558 · Tabled 29 Oct 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 4 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Vikki Slade

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the CMA's decision to allow some water companies to increase bills above the rate set by OFWAT on consumers.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 4 Nov 2025

Redetermination is an independent process, and the decision remains subject to consultation. The CMA will publish their final decision in March 2026.We expect all water companies to put appropriate support in place for customers struggling to pay their bi...