The EFRA Committee today (1 May) responds to the news that the
Chair of South East Water, Chris Train, has resigned. This
follows the Committee publishing its report, earlier today, into
the company's recent failings.
The Committee has also published letters sent to South East
Water's shareholders. They can be read here.
EFRA Committee Chair MP said:
“We welcome the decision by South East Water's Chair, Chris
Train, to take his share of responsibility for the failings at
South East Water and resign.
“However, many of the problems identified in our report fall
firmly into the areas of responsibility of the Chief Executive,
David Hinton. Our report, published today, calls for a change of
leadership at both executive and non-executive levels.
“Across eight years the people of Kent and Sussex have seen
repeated supply failures, with common themes throughout – lessons
not learnt, regulators' recommendations not acted upon,
deflection and obfuscation in the face of scrutiny.
“The Board wasn't doing its job in holding the Chief Exec to
account. So we have thrown down the gauntlet to the only entities
who can change SEW for the better – its investors. For the
long-term good of the company and its customers, we call on them
to act.”
Read more about the Committee's report here: MPs have no confidence in
South East Water's leadership to turn failing company around -
Committees - UK Parliament
