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HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesI just wanted to say that we want to continue to drive down nutrient pollution from the water sector, which is why we have set a legally binding target to reduce phosphorus loads…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesI will talk about stronger regulation now. We are bringing in even tougher regulations than ever before to hold water companies to account. In the summer, Ofwat confirmed new…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesI would like to thank the hon. Member for Croydon North (Steve Reed) for raising this important issue. As I have said constantly, all sewage in our waterways is completely and…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesI am well aware that the previous Secretary of State came to the River Wye, and my right hon. Friend the Member for Hereford and South Herefordshire (Jesse Norman) will know that…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesThe hon. Gentleman is right to be concerned. As I go through my speech, he will hear all the measures that we have put in place for all the water companies, not just United…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesThat is an important point, and it is why we have made so many changes to the regulator—I will go into detail in a minute. It is quite clear that customers will not be paying for…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesThat is a very sensible and important point. That is why the price review process is under way, and all the water company plans are being forensically analysed, with requirements…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesI will carry on for a minute, because I know that you, Mr Deputy Speaker, will be urging me to speed up. For information, I wanted to say that in a recent High Court judgment it…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesI am going to carry on for a bit. Ensuring that our regulators are fit for purpose, to enforce our new regime, is absolutely crucial. With that in mind, we have increased the…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesI have heard about this incident. I refer DAERA to our plans on water to see how we are tackling such issues. Farming is a big cause of some of the pollution. We have launched our…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesThe hon. Gentleman might be interested in this. We have set targets to reduce phosphorus loads from wastewater treatment works by 80% by 2038, relative to a 2020 baseline. In…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesThe hon. Gentleman is so unrelenting that I will give way.05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesWe have such a strong plan and it will be fully operational. I completely support the Government with the line they took last night. I am lined up with what we were dealing with…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesNo, because I am moving on to bonuses and dividends. The Government have taken unprecedented measures to bring into balance the remuneration of water company executives. This…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesI have given way enough; we want to get on and hear other speakers. This Government will leave no stone unturned in tackling all aspects of water pollution and poor water company…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesThe hon. Gentleman has had his chance. By contrast, the official Opposition and the Liberal Democrat party do not have credible plans to reduce discharges—we cannot just switch…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Grey SquirrelsIt is a pleasure to have you in the Chair, Mr Vickers. First, I must thank my hon. Friend the Member for Ynys Môn (Virginia Crosbie) for securing the debate and for giving all…28 Nov 2023HANSARDInternational Treaty on Plastic Pollution: Negotiations on DevelopmentThe annual flow of plastic into the ocean is predicted to triple between 2016 and 2040 and is already having a devastating impact on our natural environment. We urgently need to…13 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023I thank the shadow Minister for supporting the legislation, which aligns us internationally with the Stockholm convention. I also put on record our thanks to our departing…13 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023. It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Dame…13 Nov 2023