Written question asked by Clive Lewis (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Water: Regulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether steps are being taken to provide staff transferring to a new water regulator in England with (a) a single set of terms and conditions, (b) access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme, (c) access to the Civil Service Compensation Scheme, (d) job security and (e) protection and support for those with disabilities and other needs.

Answer

The department will follow all Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) legislation or Cabinet Office Statement of Practice regulations as the details regarding the creation of the new regulator are finalised.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

3365

Session

2026-27

Registered interest declared

Yes

Subjects

Staff Water Regulation

Link

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