Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (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 Monday, 21 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Water Charges

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether household customers with smart water meters can refuse to be moved onto a (a) seasonal or (b) progressive water meter tariff where a water company wishes to introduce such a tariff without householder consent.

Answer

This information is publicly available on Ofwat's website.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

21233

Session

2026-27

Grouped for answer

Yes

Subjects

Meters Prices Water Water charges Water companies

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk