Written question asked by Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 3 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 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.
Water Companies: Regulation
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how the new Water Regulator replacing Ofwat will be structured; and if she will ensure that water companies cannot play the two proposed bodies against each other.
- Answer
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The Government has committed creating a powerful new regulator.
Defra will work closely with the current regulators to ensure a smooth transition; detailed organisational structure and design of the new regulator is still under development.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 27180
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Ofwat Regulation Water companies
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- 2026-09-21 17:44:02 +0100
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