Written question WQ93568
- Asked by
- Rhys ab OwenIndependent
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
What is the Welsh Government going to do to tackle soaring water bills, with annual bills projected to increase 29 per cent by 2030 for Dŵr Cymru customers?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Water charges are set through an independent process led by the regulator Ofwat. Welsh Government provided a Strategic Steer for Ofwat to consider in undertaking their role as the economic regulator. This included a very strong emphasis on affordability and support for people who may struggle to pay their water bills. Both water companies in Wales have now committed to increase the support provided to customers facing hardship in paying their bills.
It would not be appropriate for me to comment further, given there are detailed plans being negotiated by the water companies and Ofwat between now and December.