Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 4 November 2025.
Vikki Slade
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the CMA's decision to allow some water companies to increase Bills above the rate set by OFWAT on consumers.
Emma Hardy
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Redetermination is an independent process, and the decision remains subject to consultation. The CMA will publish their final decision in March 2026.
We expect all water companies to put appropriate support in place for customers struggling to pay their Bills and to proactively engage with their customers to ensure they know what support schemes are available and how to use them.
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