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HANSARDAvian InfluenzaYes. The vaccination of poultry and captive birds—clearly, we are not talking about wild birds—is not currently permitted. Avian influenza vaccination is not considered to be a…04 Feb 2025HANSARDAvian InfluenzaYes, we of course work internationally on issues such as this and we are currently monitoring the situation in the USA. It is important to point out that the influenza of avian…04 Feb 2025HANSARDSeparation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025That the Grand Committee do consider the Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025. Relevant document: 12th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee03 Feb 2025HANSARDSeparation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025My Lords, these regulations were laid in draft before the House on 3 December 2024 and confirm the final policy position for simpler recycling in England. For too long, households…03 Feb 2025HANSARDSeparation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025My Lord, I thank all noble Lords for their valuable contributions to this debate today and for their support for this statutory instrument. I particularly welcome the noble…03 Feb 2025HANSARDOfficial Controls (Amendment) Regulations 2024My Lords, I start by saying that I am very grateful to all noble Lords who have taken an interest in this instrument and for all contributions. I also thank the noble Baroness,…29 Jan 2025HANSARDOfficial Controls (Amendment) Regulations 2024My Lords, this SI is required as part of the implementation of the border target operating model, which aims to deliver a streamlined approach to imports that protects public,…29 Jan 2025HANSARDOfficial Controls (Amendment) Regulations 2024That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 19 November 2024 be approved. Relevant document: 10th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (special…29 Jan 2025HANSARDThames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water: Ofwat Proposed FinesThere are some good points being made around the financial management of water companies at the moment, and I hope that, as we get further into the commission being led by Sir Jon…29 Jan 2025HANSARDThames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water: Ofwat Proposed FinesThe Government have been clear that we urgently need to restore public trust in the water sector, and the bonuses issue is an important part of that. We have been completely clear…29 Jan 2025HANSARDThames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water: Ofwat Proposed FinesMy Lords, that needs to be part of the review that Jon Cunliffe is undertaking with the water companies. One of the purposes of that commission is to see if the way the water…29 Jan 2025HANSARDThames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water: Ofwat Proposed FinesClearly, it is really important that we support all vulnerable customers regarding their bills and their ability to pay them. During the passage of the Water (Special Measures)…29 Jan 2025HANSARDThames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water: Ofwat Proposed FinesThe noble Earl is correct that tackling financial leverage and debt in water companies is important, and it is a priority for this Government. We are currently in discussions with…29 Jan 2025HANSARDThames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water: Ofwat Proposed FinesOn 19 December last year, Ofwat published its consultation notice, which set out the provisional decision to impose the financial penalty on Thames Water, as my noble friend laid…29 Jan 2025HANSARDThames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water: Ofwat Proposed FinesI thank the noble Lord for that clarification.29 Jan 2025HANSARDThames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water: Ofwat Proposed FinesThe advisory board that is going to be working with Sir Jon Cunliffe has been appointed and set up, and my understanding is that the intention is that there will be a first report…29 Jan 2025HANSARDThames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water: Ofwat Proposed FinesDefra is evaluating how water company fines and penalties can best be reinvested into improvements to the water environment, which includes looking at the Water Restoration Fund.…29 Jan 2025HANSARDThames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water: Ofwat Proposed FinesIt is important to be clear that Ofwat has to act within existing legislation. It is also important to point out that the Government are absolutely clear in wanting to clean up…29 Jan 2025HANSARDThames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water: Ofwat Proposed FinesMy Lords, it is important to make clear when answering this Question that we are talking about proposed fines, and legislation specifies the process that Ofwat must follow before…29 Jan 2025HANSARDDeposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 25 November 2024 be approved. Relevant document: 11th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (special…21 Jan 2025