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Water Charges: Social Tariffs

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 13 June 2025UIN 57663

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the source of revenue to fund social tariffs under Section 13 of the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 is; and whether costs will be imposed (a) directly and (b) indirectly on the

Answered by Emma Hardy

This Government is working with industry to ensure that eligible customers across the country get the support to which they are entitled.

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