Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Hold a public inquiry into the running and management of the water industry
Closed
1,588 signatures
What the petition asks
There should be a public inquiry into the running and management of the water industry, including how much information the Government had about the financial arrangements of private water companies and where revenue and profits were being spent.
The inquiry should also cover if the activities of the companies resulted in a failure to deliver for consumers, whether the Government was aware of this.
I want the outcome to determine whether the water industry has delivered value for money for bill payers and consumers. I want ministers and others held to account if it is found that information has been deliberately withheld from the public domain. I want to know what ministers knew and when and what action was taken or lack thereof.
I want the outcome to determine whether the water industry has delivered value for money for bill payers and consumers. I want ministers and others held to account if it is found that information has been deliberately withheld from the public domain. I want to know what ministers knew and when and what action was taken or lack thereof.
Timeline
| 2 Jun 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Dec 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,588
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
2 Jun 2023
Closed
2 Dec 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.