House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Independent Water Commission Interim Report
03 June 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Proposed by Steve Reed Lab Co-op Streatham and Croydon North
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Independent Water Commission has published an interim report on water sector reform.
- The report focuses on five key areas within the water sector.
- Government will review the findings and respond with a detailed transition plan later in 2025.
Issue summary
The Independent Water Commission has published an interim report on water sector reform, focusing on five key areas.
Action requested
The Government will review Sir Jon Cunliffe's interim findings and respond with a detailed transition plan later this year following the final recommendations. This response will form the basis of further legislation to reset the water sector and attract necessary investment for its long-term resilience.
Key facts
- The Independent Water Commission was appointed by UK and Welsh Governments in October 2024.
- Sir Jon Cunliffe, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, chairs the Commission.
- Today’s report focuses on five key areas: strategic direction and planning, legislative framework, regulatory reform, company structures, ownership, governance and management, infrastructure and asset health.