Urgent questionMonday, 8 June 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on the performance of the water sector

Urgent matter raised by an MP

Labour MP Clive Lewis has tabled an urgent question calling on the Environment Secretary to explain water sector performance. The question signals concern about a major infrastructure sector affecting millions of households, likely touching on service quality, environmental compliance, leakage, bills, or recent regulatory action.

Water supply and sewerage are essentials for public health and economic function. Performance failures—whether manifested as supply disruptions, sewage discharge scandals, unaffordable bills, or missed environmental targets—affect every household and business. This urgent question suggests the Labour government faces pressure to account for sectoral outcomes and may signal tension with water companies over their conduct.

Urgent questions draw responses from across the House — any MP may participate, so we don't show a predicted interest list.

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