Water Companies (Minimum Tariffs) Bill

Key Points

• Water companies would have a duty to provide the cheapest tariff available to customers aged 75 or over.
• The requirement applies to tariffs offered to those customers, including both existing and new tariffs where relevant.
• The aim is to help older residents manage their water bills.
• The Bill includes connected provisions to enable or enforce the policy.
• The policy would apply to regulated water companies operating in the UK.

Progress

The Bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons; if it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination.