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Written question asked by Linda Gilroy (Labour) on Monday, 22 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 March 2010. It was answered by Huw Irranca-Davies (Labour) on Thursday, 25 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Water

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent discussions he has had with Ofwat on incentives for water efficiency to achieve his Department's water consumption targets; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Each water company in England and Wales has had a duty to promote the efficient use of water by its customers. Ofwat is responsible for enforcing this duty and reports on progress in its annual Service and Delivery reports, available from its website. Following discussions within the Government-led Water Saving Group, Ofwat has introduced water efficiency targets for water companies from 2010-11 to 2014-15.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c433W; 324127
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Conservation Water
Link
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