Debates between Steve Reed and Andrew George during the 2024 Parliament

Independent Water Commission

Debate between Steve Reed and Andrew George
Wednesday 23rd October 2024

(2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew George Portrait Andrew George (St Ives) (LD)
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When the Conservatives privatised water, they created risk-free, money-printing emporiums that could pollute our coasts, including my west Cornwall coast, at their convenience. Although the Secretary of State says that nationalisation is not in scope —one can understand why—to what extent will company governance be in scope? Will it be possible to move companies closer to becoming community benefit societies, or at least to installing a community environmental champion, not in the pay of the company, on every board, to keep watch on the company?

Steve Reed Portrait Steve Reed
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The hon. Gentleman makes important points. The areas he refers to will be in scope for the commission. I hope he will make his own representations to ensure those points are heard and fully considered before we get the findings in the summer of next year.