Written questions

Thames Water: Workplace Pensions

Commons · Question 12543 · Tabled 23 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 2 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Al Pinkerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has had discussions with relevant stakeholders on the protection of Thames Water employees’ pensions in the event of (a) insolvency or (b) entry into Special Administration

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 2 Jul 2026

I fully understand that all employees will be concerned about the future of their pensions, and would like to be clear, we expect the company to thoroughly explore all options to protect the pensions of its employees. In a SAR the Special Administrator - ...