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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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the goals are of the new Water Regulator replacing Ofwat.

Answer

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
27181
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Ofwat Regulation Water companies
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk