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Water Charges: Bexleyheath and Crayford

Asked by Daniel FrancisLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 19 March 2026UIN 908382

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help reduce water bills in Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.

Answered by Emma Hardy

This month, the Government announced the biggest reform of WaterSure in nearly 30 years, reducing bills for around 300,000 low‑income households. Eligibility will expand to those on disability benefits, with fairer bill caps and simpler applications. Most existing users will save more, with extra support for single‑person households.

We will continue to take action to ensure the most vulnerable are protected from rising bills, and are working with water companies to ensure social tariffs are more consistent and taken up by those most in need.

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