Business of the House

Sarah Edwards Excerpts

Thursday 12th February 2026 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)]

The Whip on duty has confirmed that the Leader of the House is still the Leader of the House.

[Sarah Edwards (Tamworth) (Lab)]

South Staffordshire Water is forcing water meters on homes in my constituency, stating that it is “necessary for sustainability”, but residents were never properly informed, with some only discovering the meters after they were installed. My constituents and I find this unacceptable. Can we have a statement on the communication standards that utility companies must meet when imposing such programmes?

[Sir Alan Campbell]

I thank my hon. Friend for raising this matter, because residents should be informed in advance when changes are made to their homes. Should she seek a meeting with the relevant Minister to make her case more fully, I will ensure that she gets one.