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HANSARDStorm BertOn the noble and right reverend Lord’s first question, I know exactly the surface he is talking about. Interesting, different and innovative things are coming forward that can…26 Nov 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]My Lords, I would like to say that it has been a great privilege to be responsible for the passage of the Bill through this House. I thank all noble Lords for their careful…26 Nov 2024HANSARDWater BillsAs the noble Baroness says, there are measures in place for people who struggle to pay for their water and waste services. As a Government we are working closely with the water…21 Nov 2024HANSARDWater BillsThe noble Lord makes an important point. We are very concerned about regulation over the past few years, which is why we are shortly starting our review into the water industry,…21 Nov 2024HANSARDWater BillsClearly, what we are aiming to do at the moment is to increase investment into our water companies. Without that increased investment, which will need to come from private…21 Nov 2024HANSARDWater BillsThe Drinking Water Inspectorate is responsible for the quality of the water we drink. Our water in this country is among the highest in quality in the world, along with 10 other…21 Nov 2024HANSARDWater BillsAs we discussed yesterday in the debate on the Bill, the special administration regime is very much a last resort. Of course, we do not want to see customers bailing out water…21 Nov 2024HANSARDWater BillsThere are different forms of water ownership around the world, some privatised, some nationalised and some slightly different. No one system is particularly shown to be efficient…21 Nov 2024HANSARDWater BillsAs I said, we are working very closely with water companies to ensure that bills do not increase unnecessarily. There are many challenges in the farming industry, and the Farming…21 Nov 2024HANSARDWater BillsI thank my noble friend for those supportive comments.21 Nov 2024HANSARDWater BillsAs I just said, when money for investment is not spent, it is important that customers are refunded. The department is having ongoing discussions with Ofwat, and I will certainly…21 Nov 2024HANSARDWater BillsMy noble friend points out some of the disgraceful behaviour we have seen from water companies in recent years. We expect companies to invest their own money going forward.…21 Nov 2024HANSARDWater BillsI do not really understand the noble Baroness’s logic in thinking that it is going to increase bills. That piece of legislation is to ensure that water companies are better held…21 Nov 2024HANSARDWater BillsMy Lords, of course, no one wants to see bills rise. We are committed to tackling water poverty and holding the water sector accountable for its commitment to end water poverty by…21 Nov 2024HANSARDFarming FamiliesMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, for securing this important debate and all noble Lords who have taken part and made their contributions. I welcome the…21 Nov 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]20 Nov 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]20 Nov 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]20 Nov 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who contributed to this group, and in particular I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Parminter, and the noble Lord, Lord Roborough, for their…20 Nov 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]20 Nov 2024