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Water Supply: Ofwat Price Review

Volume 691: debated on Monday 16 April 2007

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Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

asked Her Majesty’s Government:

What ministerial guidance they will offer to Ofwat for PR09, the 2009 price review. [HL2882]

The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
(Lord Rooker)

Preparations for the next periodic review of water price limits are currently in the early stages. Defra will be working with Ofwat and other stakeholders throughout the review.

This summer, Defra will be publishing a water strategy document outlining the Government’s priorities for the water sector. Later on this year, we expect to clarify for water companies the obligations that they must meet. Early in 2008, we will issue general guidance to Ofwat on its contribution towards the attainment of social and environmental policies.