Previously called Standing Committees, Public Bill Commitees study proposed legislation (Bills) in detail, debating each clause and reporting any amendments to the Commons for further debate.
There are at least 16 MPs on a Committee, and the proportion of parties reflects the House of Commons, so the government always has a majority.
[Martin Vickers in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 22, in clause 1, page 1, line 11, at end insert— “(1A) The Authority must use its power under subsection (1) to issue rules which require— (a) the...
I beg to move amendment 23, in clause 2, page 5, line 9, after “occurrence” insert “and impact”.
[Martin Vickers in the Chair]
Amendment proposed (this day): 23, in clause 2, page 5, line 9, after “occurrence” insert “and impact”.—(Tim Farron.)
I beg to move amendment 13, in clause 3, page 8, line 10, at end insert— “(e) the volume of discharge.”
I beg to move amendment 26, in clause 4, page 10, line 4, leave out— “use that is to be made of” and insert— “priority that is to be given to”.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 27, in clause 9, page 14, line 11, leave out from duties to end of line 13.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 11, in clause 12, page 16, line 11, leave out from “to” to “such” in line 13 and insert “recover from its creditors”.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 20, in clause 15, page 21, line 22, leave out subsections (2) to (8) and insert— “(2) The provisions of this Act come into force on the day on which this Act...
“(1) Section 24 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (special administration orders made on special petitions) is amended as follows. (2) After subsection (2)(a) insert— “(aa) that...
(1) The Secretary of State must, within 60 days of the passing of this Act, make provision for the establishment, operation and management of a Water Restoration Fund. (2) A Water Restoration...
“(1) The Secretary of State must make provision for any monetary penalties imposed on a water company to result in equivalent reductions to the amounts charged to customers by the relevant...
[Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
“(1) The Secretary of State must make provision for any monetary penalties imposed on a water company to result in equivalent reductions to the amounts charged to customers by the relevant...
“After section 154B of the Water Industry Act 1991 (financial assistance for major works), insert—
(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument implement a limit on borrowing by a relevant undertaker. (2) Where a relevant undertaker has total borrowing exceeding...
“In the Water Industry Act 1991, after section 17FB insert— ‘ (1) It is a condition of all licences granted under section 17A (water supply licences) that relevant undertakers...
“The Secretary of State must publish— (a) within three months of the passing of this Act, an assessment of the expected impact of the Act on the overall level of pollution caused by...
“(1) The Water Industry Act 1991 is amended as follows. (2) For section 1A (Water Services Regulation Authority) substitute the following— ‘ (1) The body corporate known as the...
“(1) The Water Industry Act 1991 is amended as follows. (2) In section 2 (General duties with respect to water industry)— (a) omit paragraph (2A)(c); (b) in subsection (2B), omit from...
“The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act— (a) review the impact of this Act on the Environment Agency; and (b) consider whether the Environment Agency...
After section 205 of the Water Industry Act 1991 insert— “205ZA Duty to publish maps of sewage catchment networks (1) Each relevant undertaker must publish a map of its sewage...
“(1) The Water Industry Act 1991 is amended as follows. (2) After section 4, insert— ‘4A Environmental duties with respect to chalk streams (1) Where a relevant undertaker...
“After section 86ZA of the Water Industry Act 1991, insert— ‘ (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations made by statutory instrument make provision for the regulation of...
“(1) The Secretary of State must take steps to engage citizens regarding the monitoring of water and sewerage undertakers, as part of its regulatory efforts. (2) This engagement must...
“(1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, make provision for the introduction of a single national social tariff. (2) A ‘single social...
“In section 2 of the Water Industry Act 1991, after subsection (2D) insert— ‘(2DZA) For the purposes of ensuring that relevant undertakers are able to finance the proper...
“(1) The Secretary of State must consider as part of any review into the water industry the following— (a) the functions and performance of the Water Services Regulation Authority,...
“In section 2 of the Water Industry Act 1991, after subsection (2B) insert— ‘(2BA) In furthering its objectives and purposes under subsection (2A), the Authority must, within 12...
“(1) The Secretary of State and His Majesty’s Treasury must not directly or indirectly discharge, assume, or guarantee any debts of legal entities in any water company group subject...
“(1) The Water Industry Act 1991 is amended as follows. (2) After section 35D (inserted by section 1 of this Act) insert— ‘ (1) The Authority must issue rules prohibiting a...
[Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
“After section 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991 insert— ‘ (1) Where a relevant undertaker operates, or has any effect, on land within national parks or the Broads, that...
“(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, either— (a) commission an independent review, or (b) take steps to extend the terms of reference of any...
“(1) The Water Industry Act 1991 is amended as follows. (2) In Chapter 3 of Part II (Protection of customers etc), after section 27ZA (Power to require information for purpose of...
(1) The Water Industry Act 1991 is amended as follows (2) In section 24 (special administration orders made on special petitions)— (a) after subsection (1A) insert— “(1B) Where...
“(1) The Water Industry Act 1991 is amended as follows. (2) After section 35A insert— ‘Rules about competitive procurement in water infrastructure (1) The Authority must issue...
“(1) The Water Industry Act 1991 is amended as follows. (2) In section 37 (General duty to maintain water supply system etc), after subsection (1) insert— “(1A) When...
In section 2 of the Water Industry Act 1991, after subsection (4) insert — “(4A) For the purposes of having regard to the principles of best regulatory practice, the Authority shall...
“In section 2 of the Water Industry Act 1991, after subsection (2D) insert— ‘(2DZA) For the purposes of ensuring that the functions of water and sewerage undertakers are...
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