Water (Special Measures) Bill returns to the Lords
31 January 2025 (updated on 31 January 2025)
The Water (Special Measures) Bill returns to the House of Lords for consideration of Commons amendments in 'ping pong', on Wednesday 5 February.
The Water (Special Measures) Bill seeks to strengthen the power of water industry regulators and put failing water companies under special measures.
Consideration of amendments
The bill was considered by the House of Lords between 4 September - 26 November 2024 before passing to the House of Commons.
On Wednesday 5 February, members of the Lords will consider changes (PDF) made to the bill by MPs in the Commons in a process known as parliamentary 'ping pong'
Subjects under consideration include:
- pollution incident reduction plans
- special provisions for consumer charges
- remuneration and governance rules.
How to follow
- Watch live on Parliament TV.
- Read the Lords Hansard transcript (available from three hours after the debate).
Explore background information
Find out more about the issues the debate covers in the House of Lords Library briefing.
What's happened so far?
Third reading
Third reading, a chance for members to ‘tidy up' the bill, ensuring the text is effective, workable and without loopholes, took place on Tuesday 26 November.
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 from Monday 28 October to 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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