UK Statutory Instrument
1999
United Kingdom
The Water Industry (Charges) (Vulnerable Groups) Regulations 1999
These Regulations define vulnerable groups who are to be given assistance with water and sewerage charges by water and sewerage undertakers. Regulation 2 requires undertakers' charges schemes to reflect provision for these groups and prescribes classes of persons who are eligible to apply for assistance. Regulation 3 states the nature of the assistance to be provided. Regulation 4 governs the method by which claimants are to establish their eligibility to assistance.
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Special provision to be included in charges schemes
Assistance to be provided
Method of establishing entitlement to assistance
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Water Services Regulation Authority
Economic regulator for the water and sewerage sectors in England and Wales. Sets price limits, monitors service quality, and enforces environmental duties. …
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