A Bill to grant the Environment Agency additional powers to require water companies to manage reservoirs to mitigate flood risk; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
19 September 2019
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The Reservoirs (Flood Risk) Bill would give the Environment Agency more power to require water companies to manage reservoirs in order to reduce flood risk. It is aimed at improving reservoir safety and flood resilience, with provisions for related measures as needed. The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons with a first reading in 2019 and will continue through further stages if it progresses.
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