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Thames Water: Finance

Asked by Aphra BrandrethConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 73433

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with Ofwat on lessons learned from the financial position of Thames Water.

Answered by Emma Hardy

Ofwat is an independent regulator that monitors the financial position of water companies, taking action when companies need to strengthen their long-term financial resilience.

The Secretary of State meets with stakeholders regularly such as Ofwat to discuss a range of issues: Defra: ministerial overseas travel, and meetings - GOV.UK.

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