Lords concludes examination of Water (Special Measures) Bill
27 November 2024
The Water (Special Measures) Bill had its third reading in the Lords, a chance for members to make sure the eventual law is effective, workable and without loopholes, on Tuesday 26 November.
The Water (Special Measures) Bill seeks to strengthen the power of water industry regulators and put failing water companies under special measures.
Third reading
Third reading is a chance for members to ‘tidy up' a bill and make small changes to ensure it is effective.
No amendments (changes) were put forward ahead of third reading. Members discussed the passage of the bill at the conclusion of its Lords stages.
Catch up
- Watch on Parliament TV.
- Read the Lords Hansard transcript.
Explore background information
Find out more about the issues the debate covers in the House of Lords Library briefing.
Next steps
Following completion of third reading, the bill now passes to the House of Commons for its consideration.
What's happened so far?
Report stage
Report stage, an extra chance for members to closely scrutinise elements of the bill and make changes, took place on Wednesday 20 November.
Committee stage
Committee stage, a chance to thoroughly examine individual parts (clauses) of the bill, took place on Monday 4 November.
Second reading
Second reading, a full debate on the key principles of the bill, took place on Wednesday 9 October.
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