Written questions

Consumer Council for Water

Lords · Question HL3324 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 17 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb

To ask His Majesty's Government what decisions they have taken about the future status and functions of the Consumer Council for Water; and what planning assumptions they have asked the council to make about (1) whether it will continue as a statutory bod

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 17 Sep 2026

This Government is considering options for strengthening consumer protection and redress in the water sector. The Consumer Council for Water continues to operate in accordance with its current statutory responsibility and funding arrangements.