Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Ian C. Lucas Excerpts
Thursday 24th November 2016

(7 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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I refer the hon. Gentleman to DCLG questions next Monday, and I hope he is lucky in attracting your eye, Mr Speaker.

Ian C. Lucas Portrait Ian C. Lucas (Wrexham) (Lab)
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Dee Valley Water is a valued independent business in north-east Wales, supplying water to Wrexham and Chester. Its independence and the many jobs at the business are threatened by a takeover by Severn Trent. If local decision making is important, what say can local people in my area have about who sells them the water they drink?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I do not know whether the hon. Gentleman wants a statement or a debate on the matter.