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Thames Water

Asked by Apsana BegumLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 1 September 2026UIN 19111

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with Ofwat over its regulation of Thames Water.

Answered by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Thames Water has statutory and regulatory obligations to both its customers and to the environment that it must meet, and we will continue to ensure they uphold them. Defra and Ofwat engage on relevant matters as appropriate to their respective roles.

This government will not hesitate to support our regulators, including Ofwat, to drive performance improvements.

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