Water industry
Water industry news from UK Parliament.
MPs quiz water regulators on pollution in rivers
The Environmental Audit Committee takes evidence from the Environment Agency, Ofwat and Highways England.
18 June 2021
Lords debates net zero emissions targets
Members debate case for integrated UK policy-making
22 April 2021
Fisheries Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members discuss
13 November 2020
Lords accepts trade standards compromise
Members discuss new free trade agreements as Agriculture Bill scrutiny concludes
10 November 2020
Lords discusses green economy
Members debate investment to meet zero carbon targets
13 March 2020
Lords discusses net zero carbon emissions target
Members debate UK Fires report 'Absolute Zero'
07 February 2020
Lords debates Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill
Peers discuss key purpose and principles
16 May 2019
Lords debates National Policy Statement for Water Resources Infrastructure
Peers consider 2018 government plan
12 April 2019
Lords debates local authority services
Members discuss capacity to deliver services to communities
25 January 2019
Lords debates climate change
Peers consider threat of rising temperatures
25 January 2019
Minister questioned on the regulation of the water industry
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee holds the final two sessions of its inquiry into the regulation of the water industry
06 July 2018
Chief Executive Officers of water companies questioned
Water shortages, leakages, and efficiency considered by Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
03 July 2018
Water industry and the agricultural sector questioned on nitrates
Envronmental Audit Committee hears on respective roles and if more could be done to reduce pollution
06 March 2018
Water regulator must act to secure better deal for customers
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on economic regulation of the water sector
13 January 2016