Water
Water news from UK Parliament.
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
MPs to debate Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and sustainable development
MPs to debate Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and sustainable development
10 October 2023
Government criticised for “lack of leadership” over water industry problems
Industry and Regulators Committee publish letter to Government highlighting lack of leadership on water inductry problems.
18 September 2023
‘No time to lose’ to replace Wales’ sewerage system to prevent sewage discharges
Chair calls for greater urgency from regulators and water companies to formulate a plan to replace Wales’ ageing combined sewerage system
24 April 2023
‘Dim amser i'w golli' o ran trwsio system garthffosiaeth Cymru i atal carthion rhag gollwng
‘Dim amser i'w golli' o ran trwsio system garthffosiaeth Cymru i atal carthion rhag gollwng
24 April 2023
Comment: Government’s Plan for Water
Philip Dunne MP comments on the Government’s policy paper, Plan for Water
04 April 2023
Failures of regulators, water companies and Government leaving public and environment in the mire
Industry and Regulators Committee publish ‘The affluent and the effluent: cleaning up the failures of water regulation’ report
22 March 2023
Water companies and regulators questioned on water quality in Wales
Welsh Affairs Committee examines sewage discharges and pollution
09 March 2023
2022 in the House of Lords
Catch up on a packed year in the Lords with 5,244 changes to 100 bills, plus questions and debates in over 3,350 hours of business.
19 December 2022
Hydrogen is not a panacea for reaching Net Zero, warn MPs
Committee publish report on The role of hydrogen in achieving net zero
19 December 2022
Cost-of-living crisis: Industry leaders and unions give evidence on how business and workers are reacting
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee hears from business representatives, unions and consumer groups
02 September 2022
Comment: Government plans to address nutrient pollution in waterways
Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP Reacts to the Government’s plans to address nutrient pollution in waterways
20 July 2022
Comment: EA environmental performance report on water and sewerage companies
Environmental Audit Committee Chairman, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, makes a statement
14 July 2022