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Water: Prices

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 9 July 2025UIN 64768

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of seasonal water tariffs on households with gardens.

Answered by Emma Hardy

Several water companies are trialling a range of progressive charging approaches. Ofwat as the regulator requires companies to ensure all trials are consistent with good practice principles. Through these trials the sector will learn how to best support households with their water bills.

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