Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether Ofwat has finished appointing an Independent Monitor for Thames Water.

Ofwat's process of appointing an Independent Monitor for Thames Water is ongoing as of the time of this response. The procurement process is viewable on the find-a-tender portal (Independent Monitor - Thames Water). The estimated award decision date of 21 October will be updated when the time arises.