Proceeding contribution from Alison Seabeck (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 March 2011. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Water and Sewerage Charges (South West Water).

Water and Sewerage Charges (South West Water)

I agree with the hon. Gentleman's assessment that Ofwat's role in this regard is key, although I also accept the points made by my right hon. Friend the Member for Exeter (Mr Bradshaw). I have just received an e-mail from one of my constituents that makes exactly the same point as the hon. Gentleman. My constituent says that he lives in a three-bedroom house; there are two residents, and he has received a bill for more than £1,000 for the coming year. Ofwat has agreed these prices. My constituent's question is, ““Do they realise just how much individual customers are having to pay and the impact on those households?”” I urge the Minister to look again—please—at the role of Ofwat in all this.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 524 c247WH
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Subjects: Consumers Billing Ofwat Protection Meters Water charges Sewers South West Water South West Charging for Household Water and Sewerage Services Independent Review Social tariffs
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Water and Sewerage Charges (South West Water)

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