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Water news from UK Parliament.
Lords asks government to think again on Water (Special Measures) Bill
Lords vote on financial reporting, Ofwat governance rules and performance-related pay as report stage concludes. Catch up
21 November 2024
Defra Secretary to face MPs in first session of new EFRA Committee
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Rt Hon Steve Reed MP, will make his first appearance before the EFRA Committee in a public evidence session on Tuesday 19 November at 2.30pm.
14 November 2024
Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee launch survey to canvas views of stakeholders
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has today launched an online survey that asks stakeholders to contribute their views on the issues they think the Committee should prioritise in 2025.
08 November 2024
Lords continues detailed check of Water (Special Measures) Bill
Members discuss Ofwat powers and water company fines as committee stage concludes
05 November 2024
Lords debates impact of climate policies
Government's environmental and growth strategy considered by members. Catch up
25 October 2024
Lords debates Water (Special Measures) Bill
Members debate water industry regulator legislation. Catch up
10 October 2024
Environmental Audit Committee publishes ‘legacy’ report on 2019 Parliament
The Environmental Audit Committee has published a report reflecting on its activity throughout the 2019-2024 Parliament.
29 May 2024
Environmental Audit Committee scrutinises Government’s water quality plan
Environmental Audit Committee scrutinises Government’s water quality plan
16 May 2024
EAC comment: Chair welcomes details of water restoration fund
The Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee has responded to details announced today of plans to reinvest water company fines directly into water restoration
09 April 2024
Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss draft law to regulate licensing rounds for North Sea oil. Catch up
27 March 2024
Pollution in rivers on Lords agenda
Lords members discuss pollution of rivers and water company regulation. Catch up
01 March 2024
Comment: Government consultation on 27 new designated swimming spots across England
Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP reacts to news that the Government is consulting on 27 new designated swimming spots across England
26 February 2024
Ensure water companies clean up their act before bills rise, says Committee
Sir Robert Goodwill, has today written to Ofwat Chief Executive David Black to respond to the publication of its Forward Programme 2024-2025
21 February 2024
EFRA Committee to hold evidence session on flooding
The session will explore how flooding risks and impacts are expected to change as a result of climate change, the deterioration of flood defence assets and other causes
16 February 2024
EFRA Committee calls Thames Water in to give evidence, following concerns over its finances
Representatives from Thames Water will return to give evidence before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, to answer questions on Thames Water’s financial arrangements
05 December 2023