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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Northern Ireland Water: Standards

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment and research has been undertaken by her department of the performance of Northern Ireland water as a nationalised utility, including its handling of water pollution, as a potential model for water services in England.

Answer

The Government commissioned the Independent Water Commission which scrutinised different ownership models, including Northern Ireland Water.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21149
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Nationalisation Standards Research Water supply Northern Ireland Water
Link
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