§ Chris RuaneTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many homes in each region of England have water budget payment units. [140392]
§ Mr. MorleyThe Water Industry Act 1999 ended the use of water budget payment units that cut off or restrict supplies to homes and other vital premises for non-payment of bills. Some companies allow customers to keep units with the disconnection element removed, but the Office of Water Services no longer collects the numbers installed.