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Written question asked by Liz Twist (Labour) on Thursday, 22 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 September 2021. It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Friday, 10 September 2021 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Water Supply: Carbon Emissions and Environment Protection

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of enabling the use of catchment approaches and nature-based solutions by water companies in delivering their regulated obligations in the forthcoming Strategic Policy Statement to Ofwat.

Answer

The Government is consulting on a draft strategic policy statement for Ofwat. This will set priorities for the economic regulator in the following areas:

  • Protecting and enhancing the environment – including supporting delivery of the 25 Year Environment Plan, net zero, nature-based solutions and catchment approaches by water companies,
  • Delivering a more resilient water sector; and
  • Serving and protecting customers, including those who are vulnerable.

The consultation for the strategic policy statement can be accessed via the link here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/water-industry-governments-strategic-policy-statement-for-ofwat

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
38383
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Environment protection Ofwat Water supply Water companies Carbon emissions
Link
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