A Bill to set targets and objectives relating to water, including in relation to the ownership of water companies and to climate mitigation and adaptation; to require the Secretary of State to publish and implement a strategy for achieving those targets and objectives; to establish a Commission on Water to advise the Secretary of State on that strategy; to make provision about the powers and duties of that Commission, including a requirement to establish a Citizens’ Assembly on water ownership; and for connected purposes.
The Water Bill would set targets for water management, including the ownership of water companies and climate-related measures. It would require the government to publish and implement a strategy to meet those targets and create a Commission on Water to advise on that strategy. The Commission would have duties and powers, including establishing a Citizens’ Assembly on water ownership to involve ordinary people in decision-making about water.
The bill is currently at second reading in the House of Commons, starting the debate on its general principles. If it advances, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 30 January 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Wednesday 16 October 2024 through the ballot procedure.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.