Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will provide additional financial support to low income households to help with the rise of water bills from April 2022.

This question was answered on 14th February 2022
The government is providing support worth around £12 billion this financial year and next to help families with the cost of living. This support includes the £500 million Household Support Fund to help vulnerable households with costs for essentials such as energy bills, food, clothing, and utilities over the winter.

Water companies will also continue to offer a wide range of support, including bill discounts such as Watersure and social tariffs, adjusting payment plans and helping customers to get advice on benefits and managing debts. Water companies have also increased their customer engagement to inform households of these measures.