Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesMonday, 29 June 202615:00

Public Accounts Committee: Regulation of water, energy and broadband

Committee hears from witnesses

The Public Accounts Committee will examine how the water, energy, and broadband sectors are regulated in the UK. The hearing will assess whether regulators are delivering value for taxpayers and consumers, and whether current regulatory frameworks are effective in ensuring these essential services meet public needs while controlling costs.

These three sectors directly affect every household and business in the UK. Poor regulation risks bill increases, service failures, and infrastructure underinvestment; effective oversight can protect consumers and ensure billions in capital spending deliver returns. The committee's findings will influence future regulatory policy and may prompt changes to how Ofwat, Ofgem, and Ofcom operate.

Utilities & Water Energy & Net Zero Technology & Digital

Committee mentioned:Public Accounts Committee