Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what his policy is on whether water efficiency devices should be used alongside mandatory water labelling and other mechanisms in order to reduce carbon emissions associated with water consumption.

Water companies are already funding water efficiency devices to help households reduce water consumption. The Government believes that mandatory water labelling is the best way to help consumers make informed decisions regarding the purchase of water efficient taps and non-electric showers, as well as other water-using products. This will empower consumers to reduce their hot water consumption, which in turn will reduce their carbon emissions and energy bills. A labelling scheme will also encourage manufacturers to innovate and bring more water efficient products to the market.