Written question asked by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Friday, 15 October 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 October 2021. It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Monday, 25 October 2021 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Ofwat: Environment Protection
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he plans to take to help ensure that Ofwat’s strategic decisions align with the Government’s 25 year environment plan.
- Answer
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The Government has consulted on the draft strategic policy statement (SPS) for Ofwat, the independent economic regulator. Government expects to publish the final strategic policy statement in early 2022.
The draft SPS includes a strategic priority on ‘Protecting and enhancing the environment’:
- Ofwat should drive water companies to be more ambitious in their environmental planning and delivery to contribute towards the priorities set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan. Ofwat should drive water companies to improve their day to day environmental performance to enhance quality of the water environment.
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- 56685
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- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Environment protection Ofwat
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