Question reference: S6W-07343
- Asked by: Graeme Dey, MSP for Angus South, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 16 March 2022
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 21 March 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the most recent level of an average household water bill in Scotland, and how this compares with (a) England and (b) Wales.
Answer
The average household charge in Scotland is £375 in 2021-22. In 2022-23, this will rise to £391.
By comparison, Discover Water have stated the average charge across England and Wales to be £412 in 2021-22 and £419 in 2022-23. https://discoverwater.co.uk/annual-bill provides further information on individual company charges.