Water Charges: Social Tariffs
Commons · Question 112739 · Tabled 11 Feb 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Anna Dixon
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a national standardised water social tariff with clear eligibility and consistent discount levels.
Answer
Answered by Emma Hardy, 24 Feb 2026
The Government is working with industry to keep support schemes under review to ensure that vulnerable customers are supported. We are working with water companies to ensure vulnerable customers across the country receive support. This includes improving ...