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Commons · Question 907673 · Tabled 29 Jan 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 5 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help improve public confidence in the water sector.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 5 Feb 2026

Our New Vision for Water sets out once‑in‑a‑generation reforms to transform the water system. We will establish a new water regulator to raise trust and accountability, and set up an independent, impartial and accredited Ombudsman so customers have assura...