Defra blog: Government response to House of Lords report on the water industry

Tuesday, 19 September 2023 16:47

There has been coverage today about a letter from the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee to the Environment Secretary about the regulation of the water industry. It covers a number of criticisms around the role of government, with a focus on investment, water supply, regulatory powers and enforcement. The letter follows the Committee’s recent report on this topic, published in March, and follow-up evidence sessions held in the summer following the...Request free trial