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Water Charges

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 6 May 2025UIN 48443

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent representations his Department has received on (a) progressive and (b) seasonal water metering tariffs.

Answered by Emma Hardy

Ministers and officials have regular discussions with a range of stakeholders, and representatives, on various issues, including progressive and seasonal water metering tariffs.

We welcome companies’ willingness to trial innovative new approaches to charging customers, to achieve greater affordability and water efficiency.

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