Written questions

Water Companies: Assets

Commons · Question 87601 · Tabled 3 Nov 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 11 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 requiring water companies to demonstrate efficient land asset management before price increases are approved on customers.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 11 Nov 2025

Water bills are set by Ofwat who consider all aspects of company business planning through their price review process. The Government is preparing to respond to the recommendations of the Independent Water Commission, including on asset management. Reform...