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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.
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.
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.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the goals are of the new Water Regulator replacing Ofwat.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the goals are of the new Water Regulator replacing Ofwat.
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.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with Ofwat on the threshold for recommending Special Administration for a water company.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with Ofwat on the threshold for recommending Special Administration for a water company.
Defra works closely with Ofwat on issues of financial resilience and performance across the water sector through regular engagement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what metrics her Department and Ofwat use to assess whether a water company has failed to meet its statutory obligations under the Water Industry Act 1991.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what metrics her Department and Ofwat use to assess whether a water company has failed to meet its statutory obligations under the Water Industry Act 1991.
Water companies' principal statutory duties are set out in the Water Industry Act 1991. Under section 37 of the Water Industry Act 1991 a water company has the duty to ensure the supply of water within its area of appointment and to develop and maintain an efficient and economical supply system for that purpose. In addition, under section 94 of the Water Industry Act 1991, a water company that also holds a sewerage appointment has the duty to effectually deal with the contents of sewers and provide the necessary infrastructure for that purpose.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether a company's environmental performance rating as assessed by Ofwat's Environmental Performance Assessment forms part of the criteria for determining regulatory failure.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether a company's environmental performance rating as assessed by Ofwat's Environmental Performance Assessment forms part of the criteria for determining regulatory failure.
Environmental Performance Assessment and persistent sewage discharges in breach of permit conditions may each be relevant factors for the purpose of a number of different regulatory interventions by Regulators and, if needed, Government.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment Ofwat has made of South Staffs Water’s progress in reducing leakage; how the reported saving of one million litres per day from leaks repaired in 2025 compares with the company’s total daily leakage; and what proportion...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment Ofwat has made of South Staffs Water’s progress in reducing leakage; how the reported saving of one million litres per day from leaks repaired in 2025 compares with the company’s total daily leakage; and what proportion...
South Staffs Water has a target to reduce leakage by 17% during 2025-30. Ofwat assesses company performance through its regulatory reporting and performance framework, which includes leakage and demand management measures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate Ofwat has made of the total cost of South Staffs Water’s universal metering programme; how much of that cost is funded through customer bills; what cost per installation was assumed in the company’s price determination; and...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate Ofwat has made of the total cost of South Staffs Water’s universal metering programme; how much of that cost is funded through customer bills; what cost per installation was assumed in the company’s price determination; and...
Ofwat has allowed £55 million for South Staffs Water's metering programme for 2025-30. The company is funded through Ofwat's price control framework. Ofwat monitors delivery against approved commitments and may apply financial incentives where performance falls short.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, further to the Answer of 14 September 2026 to Question 27413 on water companies' finances, what regulatory action Ofwat has taken in respect of water companies whose gearing ratio exceeds 70 per cent; and whether Ofwat has used...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, further to the Answer of 14 September 2026 to Question 27413 on water companies' finances, what regulatory action Ofwat has taken in respect of water companies whose gearing ratio exceeds 70 per cent; and whether Ofwat has used...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, further to the Answer of 14 September 2026 to Question 27413 on water companies' finances, what regulatory action Ofwat has taken in respect of water companies whose gearing ratio exceeds 70 per cent; and whether Ofwat has used...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, further to the Answer of 14 September 2026 to Question 27413 on water companies' finances, what regulatory action Ofwat has taken in respect of water companies whose gearing ratio exceeds 70 per cent; and whether Ofwat has used...
A debate on water industry ownership is scheduled for 14 September 2026. The UK Government has proposed broad water reforms.
A debate on water industry ownership is scheduled for 14 September 2026. The UK Government has proposed broad water reforms.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 9 July 2026 to Question 15238 on Ofwat: Equality, if she will list the Cultural Calendar Club events led by Powered by Diversity; and for what reason Permanent Secretary and Ministerial authorisation was...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 9 July 2026 to Question 15238 on Ofwat: Equality, if she will list the Cultural Calendar Club events led by Powered by Diversity; and for what reason Permanent Secretary and Ministerial authorisation was...
The Cultural Calendar Club run a range of different sessions, with topics every month that are broadly related to a theme of a national celebration. Upcoming sessions cover topics such as World Suicide Prevention Day, Mental Health Week, and International Women's Day.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, further to the OFWAT press release, "£3.4bn of funding set to unlock further improvements for water company customers, communities and the environment", of 13 August, 2026, what is Ofwat's estimate total water bill for an average householder, including...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, further to the OFWAT press release, "£3.4bn of funding set to unlock further improvements for water company customers, communities and the environment", of 13 August, 2026, what is Ofwat's estimate total water bill for an average householder, including...
On 13 August 2026, Ofwat published draft determinations under its Cost Change Process, provisionally announcing up to £3.4 billion of additional expenditure for certain companies where costs or requirements were uncertain at PR24.
These draft determinations remain subject to consultation and further regulatory scrutiny, and Ofwat will publish its final decisions in December 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance has been given by (a) her department and (b) Ofwat, on whether hosepipe bans apply to those on social water tariffs.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance has been given by (a) her department and (b) Ofwat, on whether hosepipe bans apply to those on social water tariffs.
Social water tariffs are affordability schemes that provide discounted water bills for eligible customers and do not automatically exempt customers from hosepipe bans. Decisions on temporary use bans, including any exemptions, are made by water companies under the relevant statutory framework. No guidance is issued specifically relating to social tariffs and temporary usage bans.
Companies are expected to have arrangements in place to identify and support those with additional needs, including during temporary use bans. This includes maintaining a Priority Services Register where customers can receive further assistance and additional protection.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in household water charges on water company performance in reducing (a) sewage discharges, (b) leakage rates and (c) pollution incidents; and whether she plans to review the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in household water charges on water company performance in reducing (a) sewage discharges, (b) leakage rates and (c) pollution incidents; and whether she plans to review the...
Ofwat’s 2024 Price Review provided companies with a record £104 billion of investment, from investors, efficiency savings and bills, funding nearly 3,000 storm overflow improvements, upgrades to more than 1,700 wastewater treatment works and protecting 15,000km of rivers.
Companies failing to meet commitments will face consequences, including returning money to customers so they do not pay for poor performance.
The Government has set out plans to reform the sector and establish a single water regulator which will deliver enhanced accountability for improvement of the water system and take a ‘whole firm’ view of water company performance.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with Ofwat over its regulation of Thames Water.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with Ofwat over its regulation of Thames Water.
Thames Water has statutory and regulatory obligations to both its customers and to the environment that it must meet, and we will continue to ensure they uphold them. Defra and Ofwat engage on relevant matters as appropriate to their respective roles.
This government will not hesitate to support our regulators, including Ofwat, to drive performance improvements.
This briefing sets out the challenges for future water resources in England. It covers future water resource forecasts, policy and legislation, and planned actions to address the water supply deficit.
This briefing sets out the challenges for future water resources in England. It covers future water resource forecasts, policy and legislation, and planned actions to address the water supply deficit.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 22 June 2026 to Question 9341 on Ofwat: Equality, for what reason Ofwat was not requested to report EDI spending details prior to that reporting period.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 22 June 2026 to Question 9341 on Ofwat: Equality, for what reason Ofwat was not requested to report EDI spending details prior to that reporting period.
Defra and its arm’s-length bodies did not begin reporting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) expenditure until 2025/26, after internal processes for collecting and reporting this information had been established. As a result, Defra did not ask Ofwat to report EDI expenditure in 2024/25.