§ Earl Russellasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will monitor the level of water disconnections among (a) those on mean-tested social security benefits; and (b) those subjected to benefit sanctions. [HL672]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Lord Whitty)The Water Industry Act 1999 removed the power of any water company to disconnect homes because of the non-payment of bills.