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Written question asked by Apsana Begum (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Thames Water: Environment Protection

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what representations she has made to Thames Water on its postponement of environmental improvements.

Answer

Thames Water must act in the best interest of their customers and the environment.

Ofwat, with the support of Government, have been in conversation with the London and Valley Water Consortium (a group of Thames Water’s Creditors) regarding the terms of any updated proposal.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19112
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Environment protection Standards Thames Water
Link
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