Written question asked by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 7 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Thames Water: Insolvency
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the difference between grounds for special administration based on (a) insolvency and (b) performance failure in relation to Thames Water.
- Answer
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The statutory grounds for placing a water company into a Special Administration Regime (SAR) are set out in the Water Industry Act 1991 and apply consistently across all water companies.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 27415
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Insolvency Standards Thames Water
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- 2026-09-17 11:37:15 +0100
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