PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Sewage: Repairs and Maintenance (15 April 2024)

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 2 April 2024 to Question 19486 on Sewage: Repairs and Maintenance, if he will issue guidance to (a) local authorities and (b) water companies on whether they have a statutory duty to enforce sewage misconnections under Section 59 of the Building Act 1984.

Asked by:
James Murray (Labour)

There is no statutory duty for water companies under Section 59 of the Building Act 1984. The legislation explains the responsibilities of local authorities and the powers available to them, as well as the options for recovering costs they might incur if they have to undertake remedial action.

Answered by:
Robbie Moore (Conservative)
2 May 2024