Amendments — Water (Special Measures) Act 2025

Proposed amendments

293 amendments across 15 provisions

New clauses & schedules 59

New Clause 1#10017256WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause –
“Special administration for breach of environmental and other obligations

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc1
Marshalled no.: NC1
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 1#10018109No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Water Restoration Fund

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc76
Marshalled no.: NC1
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 2#10017259Negatived on divisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Establishment of Water Restoration Fund

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc2
Marshalled no.: NC2
Decision: This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 2#10018108No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Abolition of the Water Services Regulation Authority

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc77
Marshalled no.: NC2
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 3#10017281Negatived on divisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Civil penalties: equivalent reduction to customer bills

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc10
Marshalled no.: NC3
Decision: This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 3#10018106No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Impact of the Act on the Environment Agency

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc78
Marshalled no.: NC3
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 4#10017280Negatived on divisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Rules about borrowing

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc12
Marshalled no.: NC4
Decision: This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 4#10018110No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Duty to publish maps of sewage catchment networks

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc89
Marshalled no.: NC4
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 5#10017277Negatived on divisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Licence conditions about nature recovery

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc13
Marshalled no.: NC5
Decision: This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 5#10018105No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Duty to prevent chemical pollutants entering the water environment

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc90
Marshalled no.: NC5
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 6#10017276Negatived on divisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Reporting of impact of the Act on pollution

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc14
Marshalled no.: NC6
Decision: This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 6#10018112No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Licence conditions about nature recovery

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc79
Marshalled no.: NC6
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 7#10017403WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Abolition of the Water Services Regulation Authority

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc18
Marshalled no.: NC7
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 7#10018100No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Review of price review process

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc80
Marshalled no.: NC7
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 8#10017395Negatived on divisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Duties of water regulators for clean water

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc19
Marshalled no.: NC8
Decision: This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 8#10018115No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Prohibition on bail-out of water company shareholders and creditors

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc81
Marshalled no.: NC8
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 9#10017427No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Companies to be placed in special measures for missing pollution targets

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc20
Marshalled no.: NC9
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 9#10018099No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Ofwat to publish guidance on debt levels after administration

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc91
Marshalled no.: NC9
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 10#10017421WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Impact of the Act on the Environment Agency

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc27
Marshalled no.: NC10
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 10#10018114No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Database of performance of sewerage undertakers

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc82
Marshalled no.: NC10
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 11#10017399WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Duty to publish maps of sewage catchment networks

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc28
Marshalled no.: NC11
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 11#10018111No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Duty on sewerage undertakers to monitor overflows at sewage treatment works, pumping stations and on the sewer network

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc83
Marshalled no.: NC11
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 12#10017390WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Environmental duties with respect to chalk streams

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc29
Marshalled no.: NC12
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 12#10018102No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Rules about performance-related pay

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc88
Marshalled no.: NC12
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 13#10017410Negatived on divisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Guidance on poly- and perfluorinated alkyl substances

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc30
Marshalled no.: NC13
Decision: This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 13#10018101No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Rules about competitive procurement in water infrastructure

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc85
Marshalled no.: NC13
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 14#10017417Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Duty to prevent chemical pollutants entering the water environment

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc31
Marshalled no.: NC14
Decision: The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 14#10018104No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Ofwat consideration of pollution targets for price reviews

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc86
Marshalled no.: NC14
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 15#10017411Negatived on divisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Citizen science

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc32
Marshalled no.: NC15
Decision: This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 15#10018107No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Database of performance of sewerage undertakers

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc87
Marshalled no.: NC15
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 16#10017397No decision★ StarredNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Licence conditions about nature recovery

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc34
Marshalled no.: NC16
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 16#10018113No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Establishment of Water Restoration Fund

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc95
Marshalled no.: NC16
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 17#10017422Negatived on divisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Introduction of single social tariff

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc35
Marshalled no.: NC17
Decision: This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 17#10018103No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Rules about borrowing

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc93
Marshalled no.: NC17
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 18#10017393Not selectedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Public ownership of water companies

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc38
Marshalled no.: NC18
Decision: This amendment was not chosen for debate by the Chair/Speaker.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 18#10018253No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Special provision in charges schemes

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: opc46
Marshalled no.: NC18
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 19#10017425Negatived on divisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Ofwat responsibility for the financial stability of water companies

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc40
Marshalled no.: NC19
Decision: This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 19#10018252No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Civil penalties: equivalent reduction to customer bills

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc103
Marshalled no.: NC19
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 20#10017404Negatived on divisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Review of the water industry

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc41
Marshalled no.: NC20
Decision: This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 20#10018444No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Principles of best regulatory practice

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc127
Marshalled no.: NC20
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 21#10017428WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Review of price review process

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc43
Marshalled no.: NC21
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 21#10018446No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Environmental duties with respect to protected landscapes

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc120
Marshalled no.: NC21
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 22#10017424WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Prohibition on bail-out of water company shareholders and creditors

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc44
Marshalled no.: NC22
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 23#10017430Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Ofwat to publish guidance on debt levels after administration

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc45
Marshalled no.: NC23
Decision: The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 23#10018448No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Special administration for breach of environmental and other obligations

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc128
Marshalled no.: NC23
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 24#10017389No decision★ StarredNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Database of performance of sewerage undertakers

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc46
Marshalled no.: NC24
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 24#10018457No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Special administration: criminal convictions

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc129
Marshalled no.: NC24
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

New Clause 25#10017423Not calledNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Duty on sewerage undertakers to monitor overflows at sewage treatment works, pumping stations and on the sewer network

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc47
Marshalled no.: NC25
Decision: The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 26#10017420WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Rules about performance-related pay

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc48
Marshalled no.: NC26
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 27#10017400No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Environmental duties with respect to national parks

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc67
Marshalled no.: NC27
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 28#10017416No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Independent review: companies exiting a special administration regime

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc52
Marshalled no.: NC28
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 29#10017413No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Ofwat consideration of pollution targets for price reviews

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc53
Marshalled no.: NC29
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 30#10017396No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Database of performance of sewerage undertakers

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc54
Marshalled no.: NC30
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 31#10017402No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Special administration orders: credit ratings

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc55
Marshalled no.: NC31
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 32#10017388No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Rules about competitive procurement in water infrastructure

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc56
Marshalled no.: NC32
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 33#10017418No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Responsibility in relation to planning issues

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc57
Marshalled no.: NC33
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 34#10017429No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Principles of best regulatory practice

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc65
Marshalled no.: NC34
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 35#10017670No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Companies to be placed in special measures for missing pollution targets

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc71
Marshalled no.: NC35
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords

New Clause 35#10018116No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Companies to be placed in special measures for missing pollution targets

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref: hoc71
Marshalled no.: NC35
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee

Clause 1 50

Amendment 1#10015374WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—
“Purpose

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: Before
Clause: 1
Draft ref: hol48
Marshalled no.: 1
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 1#10015996WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 2, after “consumers” insert “and representatives from environmental groups”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 2
Draft ref: hol154
Marshalled no.: 1
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1

Amendment 1#10017257Agreed on divisionRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, leave out lines 4 to 8

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 4
Draft ref: opc48
Marshalled no.: 1
Decision: This amendment was agreed to following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 1

Amendment 2#10015224WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 1, line 8, leave out “may” and insert “must”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 1
Line: 8
Draft ref: hol8
Marshalled no.: 2
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 2#10015817AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 3, at end insert—
“(d) requiring a relevant undertaker to report not less than annually to the Authority on actual or planned financial structuring or restructuring of the undertaker, including debt levels, commercial strategy and any associated risks, including to the long-term sustainability of the undertaking.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 3
Draft ref: hol132
Marshalled no.: 2
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1

Amendment 2#10017254Agreed on divisionRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 4, line 33, leave out subsections (5) and (6)

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 1
Page: 4
Line: 33
Draft ref: opc49
Marshalled no.: 2
Decision: This amendment was agreed to following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 1

Amendment 3#10015388Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 1, line 11, at end insert—
“(1A) While meeting its obligations under subsection (2), the Authority must only exercise the power in subsection (1)(a) to the extent that it considers it necessary to prevent a relevant undertaker from giving renumeration in a way which conflicts with section 2 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (General duties with respect to water industry).

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 1
Line: 11
Draft ref: hol63
Marshalled no.: 3
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 3#10015820WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 8, at end insert—
“(iia) meeting relevant standards issued under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, in particular the standards in Schedule 3 (sustainable drainage),”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 8
Draft ref: hol136
Marshalled no.: 3
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1

Amendment 4#10015493WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 1, line 14, leave out “persons holding senior roles” and insert “all executive and non-executive members of the board of directors”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 1
Line: 14
Draft ref: hol75
Marshalled no.: 4
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 4#10015790Not movedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, leave out lines 38 and 39

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 38
Draft ref: hol128
Marshalled no.: 4
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1

Amendment 5#10015495WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 1, line 15, leave out “performance-related pay” and insert “total remuneration”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 1
Line: 15
Draft ref: hol76
Marshalled no.: 5
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 5#10015990Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 41, after “consumers” insert “and representatives from environmental groups”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 41
Draft ref: hol155
Marshalled no.: 5
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1

Amendment 6#10015217Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 1, line 16, after “to” insert “prevent all sewage discharges, spills, or leaks, and”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 1
Line: 16
Draft ref: hol7
Marshalled no.: 6
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 6#10015985Not movedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 42, leave out “board,”

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 42
Draft ref: hol156
Marshalled no.: 6
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1

Amendment 7#10015226WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 1, line 17, after “standards” insert “, provided the undertaker is satisfied that the failure to meet relevant standards was due to a failing on the part of the person holding the senior role and not another person, including a developer”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 1
Line: 17
Draft ref: hol2
Marshalled no.: 7
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 7#10015803Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 42, at end insert—
“(6A) The decision on whether such persons sit on a board, committee or panel is for the relevant undertaker to make.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 42
Draft ref: hol129
Marshalled no.: 7
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1

Amendment 8#10015213Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 1, line 23, after “standards” insert “, provided the undertaker is satisfied that the failure to meet relevant standards was due to a failing on the part of the person holding the senior role and not another person, including a developer”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 1
Line: 23
Draft ref: hol3
Marshalled no.: 8
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 8#10015819Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 42, at end insert—
“(6A) The Authority must arrange quarterly meetings between its own representatives and civil society organisations for the purposes of—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 42
Draft ref: hol133
Marshalled no.: 8
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1

Amendment 9#10015284WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 3, at end insert—
“(d) requiring a relevant undertaker to have arrangements in place for environmental experts to be members of a board, committee or panel of a relevant undertaker.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 3
Draft ref: hol29
Marshalled no.: 9
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 9#10015987Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 4, line 21, at end insert—
“35E Rules about performance-related pay

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 4
Line: 21
Draft ref: hol127
Marshalled no.: 9
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1

Amendment 10#10015369WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 3, at end insert—
“(d) requiring a relevant undertaker to assess and report regularly to the Authority on actual or planned financial structuring of the undertaker, including debt levels, coverage of the associated commercial strategy and any associated risks.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 3
Draft ref: hol49
Marshalled no.: 10
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 10#10015791DisagreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 4, line 25, leave out “2024” and insert “2025”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 4
Line: 25
Draft ref: hol130
Marshalled no.: 10
Decision: This amendment was disagreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'disagreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule remained part of the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1

Amendment 11#10015215WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 8, at end insert—
“(iia) meeting relevant standards issued under Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (Sustainable Drainage),”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 8
Draft ref: hol1
Marshalled no.: 11
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 11#10015841AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 4, line 25, at end insert—
“(5) The first rules issued under section 35B of the Water Industry Act 1991 (as inserted by subsection (3)) must be published by the Authority within six months of this Act coming into force and provided to the Secretary of State and do not take effect until the Secretary of State has made regulations made by statutory instrument to bring them into effect.

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 4
Line: 25
Draft ref: hol145
Marshalled no.: 11
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1

Amendment 12#10015220Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 8, at end insert—
“(iia) meeting relevant standards issued under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010,”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 8
Draft ref: hol17
Marshalled no.: 12
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 13#10015367Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 12, after “appropriate” insert “including in respect of the financial structuring or restructuring of the undertaker’s finances where these enable rewards to investors or employees of the undertaker rather than investing on the behalf of consumers and the sustainability of the undertaking”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 12
Draft ref: hol50
Marshalled no.: 13
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 14#10015375WithdrawnRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, leave out lines 17 to 19

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 17
Draft ref: hol56
Marshalled no.: 14
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 15#10015380Not movedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, leave out lines 20 to 22

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 20
Draft ref: hol57
Marshalled no.: 15
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 15#10018443No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 3, at end insert—
“(d) requiring the management board of a relevant undertaker to include at least one representative of each of the following—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 3
Draft ref: hoc110
Marshalled no.: 15
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 1

Amendment 16#10015368Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 22, at end insert—
“(3A) The Authority must arrange quarterly meetings attended by its own representatives, civil society organisations, the Environment Agency and water companies, and must ensure that—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 22
Draft ref: hol51
Marshalled no.: 16
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 16#10018449No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 3, at end insert—
“(d) preventing a relevant undertaker from employing any individual who has been employed by the Authority in the preceding three years.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 3
Draft ref: hoc111
Marshalled no.: 16
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 1

Amendment 17#10015382Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 24, after “payment,” insert “share award, restricted stock award, share option award,”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 24
Draft ref: hol58
Marshalled no.: 17
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 18#10015372Not movedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, leave out lines 38 and 39

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 38
Draft ref: hol64
Marshalled no.: 18
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 18#10017405Negatived on divisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 3, at end insert—
“(ca) requiring the management board of a relevant undertaker to include at least one representative of each of the following—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 3
Draft ref: hoc36
Marshalled no.: 18
Decision: This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 1

Amendment 19#10015453WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 39, at end insert—
“(5A) Rules made for the purposes of determining standards of fitness and propriety mentioned in subsection (2)(b) must include criteria that help the undertaker to assess—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 39
Draft ref: hol72
Marshalled no.: 19
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 19#10017385Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 8, at end insert—
“(e) preventing a relevant undertaker from employing any individual who has been employed by the Authority in the preceding three years.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 8
Draft ref: hoc42
Marshalled no.: 19
Decision: The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 1

Amendment 20#10015218Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 40, leave out “may” and insert “must”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 40
Draft ref: hol10
Marshalled no.: 20
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 21#10015498Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 41, leave out from “of” to second “of” in line 42 and insert “consumer and environmental interests to be members of panels”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 41
Draft ref: hol90
Marshalled no.: 21
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 21#10017406Not calledRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 4, line 35, leave out from “force” to the end of line 40

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 1
Page: 4
Line: 35
Draft ref: hoc51
Marshalled no.: 21
Decision: The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 1

Amendment 22#10015378Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 42, at end insert—
“(6A) The decision on whether such persons sit on a board, committee or panel is for the relevant undertaker to make.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 42
Draft ref: hol65
Marshalled no.: 22
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 22#10017408WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 1, line 11, at end insert—
“(1A) The Authority must use its power under subsection (1) to issue rules which require—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 1
Line: 11
Draft ref: hoc58
Marshalled no.: 22
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 1

Amendment 23#10015496Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 42, at end insert—
“(6A) The chief executive of a relevant undertaker must have regular meetings with any such panels.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 42
Draft ref: hol91
Marshalled no.: 23
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 23#10018450No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 1, line 11, at end insert—
“(1A) The Authority must use its power under subsection (1) to issue rules which require—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 1
Line: 11
Draft ref: hoc117
Marshalled no.: 23
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 1

Amendment 24#10015228Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 2, line 44, leave out “may” and insert “must”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 2
Line: 44
Draft ref: hol9
Marshalled no.: 24
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 25#10015502Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 3, line 40, at end insert—
“(3A) Rules issued under section 35B must be made by regulations made by statutory instrument, and may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 3
Line: 40
Draft ref: hol104
Marshalled no.: 25
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 25#10018460No decision★ StarredRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 4, line 35, leave out from “force” to the end of line 40

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 1
Page: 4
Line: 35
Draft ref: hoc119
Marshalled no.: 25
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 1

Amendment 26#10015376Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 4, line 25, leave out “2024” and insert “2025”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 4
Line: 25
Draft ref: hol66
Marshalled no.: 26
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 27#10015455Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 1, page 4, line 25, at end insert—
“(5) The first rules issued under section 35B of the Water Industry Act 1991 (as inserted by subsection (3)) must be published by the Authority within six months of this Act coming into force and provided to the Secretary of State and do not take effect until the Secretary of State has laid regulations made by statutory instrument to bring them into effect.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 1
Page: 4
Line: 25
Draft ref: hol55
Marshalled no.: 27
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 28#10015225Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—
“Rules about performance-related pay

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 1
Draft ref: hol6
Marshalled no.: 28
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Amendment 29#10015499WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—
“Prohibition of possible conflicts of interest

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 1
Draft ref: hol78
Marshalled no.: 29
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Clause 2 50

Amendment 6#10017279Negatived on divisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 7, line 14, at end insert—
“(5) An implementation report must be published on the relevant undertaker’s website in a form which is publicly accessible.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 7
Line: 14
Draft ref: hoc6
Marshalled no.: 6
Decision: This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 2

Amendment 9#10017274Negatived on divisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 10, at end insert—
“(2A) A pollution incident reduction plan must, in particular, state how the undertaker intends to reduce the occurrence of pollution incidents in national parks that are attributable to its system.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 10
Draft ref: hoc9
Marshalled no.: 9
Decision: This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 2

Amendment 12#10015789AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 4, line 28, leave out “Before section 95” and insert “After section 205”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 4
Line: 28
Draft ref: opc25
Marshalled no.: 12
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 13#10015778AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 4, leave out line 29 and insert—
““Pollution incident reduction plans

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 4
Line: 29
Draft ref: opc26
Marshalled no.: 13
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 14#10015783AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 4, line 30, leave out “sewerage” and insert “relevant”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 4
Line: 30
Draft ref: opc27
Marshalled no.: 14
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 15#10015794AgreedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 4, line 30, leave out “whose area is wholly or mainly in England”

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 2
Page: 4
Line: 30
Draft ref: opc9
Marshalled no.: 15
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 15A#10016080Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 4, line 31, leave out “and publish” and insert “, publish and implement”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 4
Line: 31
Draft ref: hol160
Marshalled no.: 15A
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 16#10015796AgreedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 4, line 35, leave out “sewerage”

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 2
Page: 4
Line: 35
Draft ref: opc28
Marshalled no.: 16
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 17#10015786AgreedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 4, line 37, leave out “sewerage”

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 2
Page: 4
Line: 37
Draft ref: opc29
Marshalled no.: 17
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 17#10018442No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 4, line 34, after "occurrence" insert "and impact

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 4
Line: 34
Draft ref: hoc123
Marshalled no.: 17
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 18#10015795AgreedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 9, leave out “sewerage”

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 9
Draft ref: opc30
Marshalled no.: 18
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 18#10018458No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 17, at end insert—
“(ea) the use the undertaker plans to make of nature-based solutions for reducing the occurrence and impact of pollution incidents,”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 17
Draft ref: hoc124
Marshalled no.: 18
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 19#10015782AgreedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, leave out lines 17 to 19

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 17
Draft ref: opc35
Marshalled no.: 19
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 19#10018454No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 15, after "occurrence" insert "and impact”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 15
Draft ref: hoc113
Marshalled no.: 19
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 20#10015810AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 20, leave out “Secretary of State” and insert “Minister”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 20
Draft ref: opc10
Marshalled no.: 20
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 21#10015799AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 22, leave out “Secretary of State must consult the Environment Agency” and insert “Minister must consult the appropriate agency”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 22
Draft ref: opc11
Marshalled no.: 21
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 22#10015780AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 24, leave out “sewerage” and insert “relevant”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 24
Draft ref: opc31
Marshalled no.: 22
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 23#10015808AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 25, leave out “Environment Agency” and insert “appropriate agency”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 25
Draft ref: opc12
Marshalled no.: 23
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 23#10017419WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 9, after "occurrence" insert "and impact”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 9
Draft ref: hoc59
Marshalled no.: 23
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 2

Amendment 24#10015804AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 27, leave out from “The” to “before” in line 28 and insert “appropriate agency must consult the Authority and the Minister”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 27
Draft ref: opc13
Marshalled no.: 24
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 24#10017415Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 29, at end insert—
“(ea) the use the undertaker plans to make of nature-based solutions for reducing the occurrence and impact of pollution incidents,”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 29
Draft ref: hoc60
Marshalled no.: 24
Decision: The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 2

Amendment 25#10015814AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 29, at end insert—
“(7A) A pollution incident reduction plan must include, or be published with, a statement by the chief executive of the undertaker that the chief executive has personally approved the plan.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 29
Draft ref: opc2
Marshalled no.: 25
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 25#10017391Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 27, after "occurrence" insert "and impact”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 27
Draft ref: hoc61
Marshalled no.: 25
Decision: The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 2

Amendment 26#10015822WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 29, at end insert—
“(7A) Before preparing a pollution incident reduction plan, a sewerage undertaker must consult with farmers, local authorities, developers and others to identify natural flood prevention solutions to prevent pollution incidents.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 29
Draft ref: hol137
Marshalled no.: 26
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 27#10015815AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 31, leave out “sewerage” and insert “relevant”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 31
Draft ref: opc32
Marshalled no.: 27
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 28#10015798AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 33, at end insert—
““appropriate agency” means—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 33
Draft ref: opc14
Marshalled no.: 28
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 29#10015797AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 33, at end insert—
““chief executive” , in relation to an undertaker, means an employee of the undertaker who, alone or jointly with one or more others, is responsible under the immediate authority of the board of directors for the conduct of the whole of the business of the undertaker;”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 33
Draft ref: opc20
Marshalled no.: 29
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 30#10015214WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 4, line 30, after “Each” insert “water and”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 4
Line: 30
Draft ref: hol16
Marshalled no.: 30
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2

Amendment 30#10015802AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 36, at end insert—
““the Minister” means—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 36
Draft ref: opc15
Marshalled no.: 30
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 31#10015223Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 4, line 31, leave out “and publish” and insert “, publish and implement”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 4
Line: 31
Draft ref: hol13
Marshalled no.: 31
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2

Amendment 31#10015793AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, leave out lines 37 and 38 and insert—
““system” , in relation to a relevant undertaker, means—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 37
Draft ref: opc33
Marshalled no.: 31
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 32#10015270Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 4, line 35, at end insert—
“(2A) A water or water and sewerage undertaker must take all reasonable steps to implement the measures described in its pollution incident reduction plan.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 4
Line: 35
Draft ref: hol21
Marshalled no.: 32
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2

Amendment 32#10015785AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 38, at end insert—
“94EAA Implementation reports

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 38
Draft ref: opc36
Marshalled no.: 32
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 33#10015383Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Amendment text

[Withdrawn]
Clause 2, page 5, line 12, at end insert—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 12
Draft ref: hol30
Marshalled no.: 33
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2

Amendment 33#10015792AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, leave out lines 40 and 41 and insert—
“(1) The duties of a relevant undertaker under sections

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 40
Draft ref: opc34
Marshalled no.: 33
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 34#10015384WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 12, after “incidents” insert “including natural flood prevention solutions”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 12
Draft ref: hol69
Marshalled no.: 34
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2

Amendment 34A#10015612Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 12, at end insert—
“(da) the measures the undertaker intends to take or continue for the purpose of eradicating pollution incidents discharging into waterways within National Parks and the Broads by 2030,”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 12
Draft ref: hol124
Marshalled no.: 34A
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2

Amendment 34#10015800AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 6, leave out lines 1 to 3 and insert—
“(2) If a relevant undertaker fails to comply with its duty under section

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 6
Line: 1
Draft ref: opc21
Marshalled no.: 34
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 35#10015222Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 19, at end insert—
“(ga) any environmental risks from pollution incidents, and specify steps to mitigate identified risks, and”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 19
Draft ref: hol15
Marshalled no.: 35
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2

Amendment 35#10015779AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 6, line 4, leave out “The offence under subsection (2)” and insert “An offence under this section”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 6
Line: 4
Draft ref: opc22
Marshalled no.: 35
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 36#10015227Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 25, leave out “and publication” and insert “, publication, and implementation”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 25
Draft ref: hol14
Marshalled no.: 36
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2

Amendment 36#10015809AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 6, line 5, leave out “Environment Agency” and insert “appropriate agency”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 6
Line: 5
Draft ref: opc17
Marshalled no.: 36
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 37#10015347WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 29, at end insert—
“(7A) A sewerage undertaker must have regard to opportunities for nature-based solutions to be used to reduce pollution and to deliver other environmental benefits when preparing and publishing a pollution incident reduction plan.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 29
Draft ref: hol34
Marshalled no.: 37
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2

Amendment 37#10015806AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 6, line 6, at end insert—
“(4) Where, in deciding how to exercise its functions in relation to a relevant undertaker, the appropriate agency has regard to the record of the undertaker in complying with its legal obligations concerning pollution, it must also have regard to the record of the undertaker in implementing measures set out in its pollution incident reduction plans.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 6
Line: 6
Draft ref: opc37
Marshalled no.: 37
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 38#10015371Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 29, at end insert—
“(7A) Before preparing a pollution incident reduction plan, a sewerage undertaker must consult with farmers, local authorities and others to identify natural flood prevention solutions to prevent pollution incidents.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 29
Draft ref: hol70
Marshalled no.: 38
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2

Amendment 38#10015788AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 6, line 6, at end insert—
“(4) In this section, “appropriate agency” and “chief executive” have the meanings given by section

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 6
Line: 6
Draft ref: opc18
Marshalled no.: 38
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2

Amendment 39#10015272Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 5, line 40, after “94EA(1)” insert “or 94EA(2A)”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 5
Line: 40
Draft ref: hol22
Marshalled no.: 39
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2

Amendment 40#10015271Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 6, line 2, after “94EA(1)” insert “or 94EA(2A)”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 6
Line: 2
Draft ref: hol23
Marshalled no.: 40
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2

Amendment 41#10015370Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 6, line 6, at end insert—
“(4) Within 10 days of the end of a sewerage undertaker’s financial year end, the undertaker must report to the Authority its performance against this plan.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 6
Line: 6
Draft ref: hol60
Marshalled no.: 41
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2

Amendment 42#10015379Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 6, line 6, at end insert—
“(4) The sewerage undertaker must complete a quarterly self-assessment of its performance against this plan and lay it before the Authority within 10 days of the end of each quarter. Once the Authority has accepted the self-assessment, the sewerage undertaker must publish it on its website.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2
Page: 6
Line: 6
Draft ref: hol61
Marshalled no.: 42
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2

Clause 3 40

Amendment #10015221#10015221Stood partRemoves provision

Amendment text

Baroness McIntosh of Pickering gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 3 stand part of the Bill.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 3
Draft ref: hol5
Decision: A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 1#10018251No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 8, line 5, at end insert—
“(c) be published on the home page of the undertaker’s website.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 8
Line: 5
Draft ref: hoc100
Marshalled no.: 1
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 3

Amendment 2#10018250No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 9, line 23, at end insert—
“141H Failure to report discharge from emergency overflows

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 9
Line: 23
Draft ref: hoc101
Marshalled no.: 2
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 3

Amendment 3#10017255Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 8, line 18, at end insert—
“(c) be published on the home page of the undertaker’s website.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 8
Line: 18
Draft ref: hoc3
Marshalled no.: 3
Decision: The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 3

Amendment 3#10018247No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 9, line 23, at end insert—
“141H Restriction on the use of emergency overflows in areas used for aquatic sports

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 9
Line: 23
Draft ref: hoc102
Marshalled no.: 3
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 3

Amendment 4#10017258WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 9, line 38, at end insert—
“141H Failure to report discharge from emergency overflows

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 9
Line: 38
Draft ref: hoc4
Marshalled no.: 4
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 3

Amendment 10#10017426WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 9, line 38, at end insert—
“141H Restriction on the use of emergency overflows in areas used for aquatic sports

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 9
Line: 38
Draft ref: hoc16
Marshalled no.: 10
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 3

Amendment 11#10018455No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 7, line 35, at end insert—
“(e) the volume of the discharge.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 7
Line: 35
Draft ref: hoc106
Marshalled no.: 11
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 3

Amendment 12#10018451No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 7, line 38, leave out “subsection (1)(d)” and insert “subsections (1)(d) and (e)”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 7
Line: 38
Draft ref: hoc107
Marshalled no.: 12
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 3

Amendment 13#10017394Negatived on divisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 8, line 10, at end insert—
“(e) the volume of discharge.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 8
Line: 10
Draft ref: hoc23
Marshalled no.: 13
Decision: This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 3

Amendment 13#10018459No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 8, line 5, at end insert—
“(c) be uploaded and updated automatically, where possible;

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 8
Line: 5
Draft ref: hoc108
Marshalled no.: 13
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 3

Amendment 14#10017392Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 8, line 13, leave out “subsection (1)(d)” and insert “subsections (1)(d) and (e)”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 8
Line: 13
Draft ref: hoc24
Marshalled no.: 14
Decision: The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 3

Amendment 14#10018464No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 8, line 5, at end insert—
“(3A) The undertaker must ensure that, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, appropriate monitors are installed to collect the information required by subsection (1).”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 8
Line: 5
Draft ref: hoc109
Marshalled no.: 14
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 3

Amendment 15#10017407Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 8, line 18, at end insert—
“(c) be uploaded and updated automatically, where possible; and

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 8
Line: 18
Draft ref: hoc25
Marshalled no.: 15
Decision: The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 3

Amendment 16#10017387Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 8, line 18, at end insert—
“(3A) The undertaker must ensure that, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, appropriate monitors are installed to collect the information required by subsection (1).”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 8
Line: 18
Draft ref: hoc26
Marshalled no.: 16
Decision: The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 3

Amendment 17#10017401WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 9, line 1, leave out from start to “in” and insert “a Minister with specific responsibility for issues relating to the coast,”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 9
Line: 1
Draft ref: hoc33
Marshalled no.: 17
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 3

Amendment 22#10018461No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 8, line 27, leave out from start to “in” and insert “a Minister with specific responsibility for issues relating to the coast,”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 8
Line: 27
Draft ref: hoc116
Marshalled no.: 22
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 3

Amendment 39#10015816WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 6, line 18, at end insert—
“(e) the date by which an explanation of reasons why the discharge occurred is expected to be made publicly available.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 6
Line: 18
Draft ref: hol134
Marshalled no.: 39
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 3

Amendment 40#10015818Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 6, line 26, at end insert “including both on the website, or subsequent public and remotely accessible information display technology, of the undertaking and simultaneously sent to the Authority, which must then provide for timely posting of discharge information from all undertakers in one place that is remotely accessible by the public”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 6
Line: 26
Draft ref: hol135
Marshalled no.: 40
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 3

Amendment 41#10015999Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 8, line 6, at end insert—
“141H Emergency overflow permit restriction

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 8
Line: 6
Draft ref: hol153
Marshalled no.: 41
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 3

Amendment 42#10015801AgreedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Nature-based solutions

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 3
Draft ref: opc39
Marshalled no.: 42
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 3

Amendment 43#10015287WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 6, line 16, at end insert—
“(ba) the volume and concentration of the discharge;”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 6
Line: 16
Draft ref: hol26
Marshalled no.: 43
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 43#10015826Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Report on implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 3
Draft ref: hol138
Marshalled no.: 43
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 3

Amendment 44#10015390Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 6, line 18, at end insert—
“(e) the volume and type of discharge,

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 6
Line: 18
Draft ref: hol52
Marshalled no.: 44
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 44#10015994Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Water and sewerage undertakers: the Environmental Information Regulations 2004

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 3
Draft ref: hol150
Marshalled no.: 44
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 3

Amendment 45#10015513Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 6, line 18, at end insert—
“(e) whether emerging contaminants were present, including but not limited to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances and microplastics, in the discharge.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 6
Line: 18
Draft ref: hol93
Marshalled no.: 45
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 46#10015385Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 6, line 21, at end insert—
“(2A) Where information in subsection (1)(e) to (g) is not available within an hour of the discharge ending, a timeline for provision of the information on subsection (1)(e) to (g) must be published at the same time as that for subsection (1)(d).”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 6
Line: 21
Draft ref: hol53
Marshalled no.: 46
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 47#10015282Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 6, line 26, at end insert—
“(c) be published on one website.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 6
Line: 26
Draft ref: hol27
Marshalled no.: 47
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 48#10015521Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 6, line 26, at end insert—
“(c) be published on the undertaker’s website.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 6
Line: 26
Draft ref: hol100
Marshalled no.: 48
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 49#10015387Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 6, line 26, insert—
“(3A) The information must be published on the website of the undertaker and simultaneously sent to the Authority, which must then provide for timely posting of discharge information from all undertakers in one readily accessible place on its own website.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 6
Line: 26
Draft ref: hol54
Marshalled no.: 49
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 50#10015501Not movedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 6, leave out lines 32 to 35

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 3
Page: 6
Line: 32
Draft ref: hol94
Marshalled no.: 50
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 51#10015519Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 8, line 6, at end insert—
“141H Emergency overflow permit restriction

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 8
Line: 6
Draft ref: hol92
Marshalled no.: 51
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 52#10015506WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 3, page 8, line 6, at end insert—
“141H Monitoring of river health after emergency overflows

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 3
Page: 8
Line: 6
Draft ref: hol115
Marshalled no.: 52
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 53#10015219Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Report on implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 3
Draft ref: hol4
Marshalled no.: 53
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 54#10015349Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Right to communicate with public sewers

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 3
Draft ref: hol37
Marshalled no.: 54
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 55#10015389Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Environmental duties with respect to national parks

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 3
Draft ref: hol31
Marshalled no.: 55
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 56#10015386Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of environmental permits

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 3
Draft ref: hol59
Marshalled no.: 56
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 57#10015377WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Reporting of impact on pollution

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 3
Draft ref: hol62
Marshalled no.: 57
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 58#10015491Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Monitoring quality of water potentially affected by discharges

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 3
Draft ref: hol85
Marshalled no.: 58
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Amendment 59#10015505Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Environmental permits: monitoring requirements: sewerage undertakers

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 3
Draft ref: hol83
Marshalled no.: 59
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Clause 4 9

Amendment 20#10018462No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 4, page 9, line 29, leave out "use that is to be made of" and insert “priority that is to be given to”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 4
Page: 9
Line: 29
Draft ref: hoc114
Marshalled no.: 20
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 4

Amendment 26#10017412WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 4, page 10, line 4, leave out "use that is to be made of" and insert “priority that is to be given to”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 4
Page: 10
Line: 4
Draft ref: hoc62
Marshalled no.: 26
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 4

Amendment 60#10015522WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 4, page 8, line 29, leave out “2 years” and insert “12 months”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 4
Page: 8
Line: 29
Draft ref: hol105
Marshalled no.: 60
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 4

Amendment 61#10015503Not movedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 4, page 8, line 37, leave out “or connivance”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 4
Page: 8
Line: 37
Draft ref: hol107
Marshalled no.: 61
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 4

Amendment 62#10015510Not movedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 4, page 9, line 5, leave out paragraph (c)

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 4
Page: 9
Line: 5
Draft ref: hol108
Marshalled no.: 62
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 4

Amendment 63#10015517WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 4, page 9, line 6, at end insert—
“(5K) The water undertaker or sewerage undertaker must provide relevant officers under subsection (5J) with mandatory training on subsection (3E) and how it relates to their powers and duties described in subsection (3D).”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 4
Page: 9
Line: 6
Draft ref: hol116
Marshalled no.: 63
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 4

Amendment 64#10015509Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 4, page 9, line 6, at end insert—
“(5K) The water undertaker or sewerage undertaker must publish clear guidance for employees on offences under this section and provide all employees with annual mandatory training on these offences.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 4
Page: 9
Line: 6
Draft ref: hol117
Marshalled no.: 64
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 4

Amendment 65#10015500Not movedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 4, page 9, line 7, leave out subsection (2)

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 4
Page: 9
Line: 7
Draft ref: hol109
Marshalled no.: 65
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 4

Amendment 66#10015494Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 4, page 9, line 16, leave out “2 years” and insert “12 months”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 4
Page: 9
Line: 16
Draft ref: hol106
Marshalled no.: 66
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 4

Clause 5 3

Amendment #10015520#10015520Stood partRemoves provision

Amendment text

The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 5 stand part of the Bill.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 5
Draft ref: hol111
Decision: A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 5

Amendment 67#10015504WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 5, page 9, line 43, at end insert—
“(4A) Where the relevant offence is—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 5
Page: 9
Line: 43
Draft ref: hol112
Marshalled no.: 67
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 5

Amendment 68#10015360AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 5, page 10, line 4, at end insert—
“(6) But an offence is to be regarded for the purposes of this section as committed by a water supply licensee or sewerage licensee only if it is committed by such a licensee in the course of the activities to which its licence relates.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 5
Page: 10
Line: 4
Draft ref: opc3
Marshalled no.: 68
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 5

Clause 6 11

Amendment 45#10015997WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 6, page 10, line 9, after “if” insert “the Authority,”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 6
Page: 10
Line: 9
Draft ref: hol151
Marshalled no.: 45
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 6

Amendment 46#10015992Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 6, insert the following new Clause—
“Water Restoration Fund

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 6
Draft ref: hol148
Marshalled no.: 46
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 6

Amendment 47#10015998Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 6, insert the following new Clause—
“Water Restoration Fund: payment from penalties

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 6
Draft ref: hol152
Marshalled no.: 47
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 6

Amendment 69#10015508Not movedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 6, page 10, line 28, leave out subsection (7)

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 6
Page: 10
Line: 28
Draft ref: hol113
Marshalled no.: 69
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 6

Amendment 70#10015514WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 6, page 10, line 35, at end insert—
“(8A) All fines imposed on the undertaker or its employees under this section by—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 6
Page: 10
Line: 35
Draft ref: hol101
Marshalled no.: 70
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 6

Amendment 71#10015365AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 6, page 11, line 9, at end insert—
“(11) Section 5(6) also applies for the purposes of this section.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 6
Page: 11
Line: 9
Draft ref: opc4
Marshalled no.: 71
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 6

Amendment 72#10015269Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 6, insert the following new Clause—
“Water Restoration Fund

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 6
Draft ref: hol20
Marshalled no.: 72
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 6

Amendment 73#10015296WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 6, insert the following new Clause—
“Power to revoke licences

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 6
Draft ref: hol25
Marshalled no.: 73
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 6

Amendment 74#10015297Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 6, insert the following new Clause—
“Environmental duties with respect to chalk streams

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 6
Draft ref: hol33
Marshalled no.: 74
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 6

Amendment 75#10015361Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 6, insert the following new Clause—
“Overflows: sanction exception

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 6
Draft ref: hol47
Marshalled no.: 75
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 6

Amendment 75A#10015615Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 6, insert the following new Clause—
“Water companies: removal of enforcement undertakings

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 6
Draft ref: hol125
Marshalled no.: 75A
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 6

Clause 7 7

Amendment 76#10015362AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 7, page 11, line 25, leave out from “if” to end of line 28 and insert “—
(a) it is held by a water undertaker or sewerage undertaker, or

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 7
Page: 11
Line: 25
Draft ref: opc5
Marshalled no.: 76
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7

Amendment 77#10015364AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 7, page 11, line 29, leave out “a reference to such licences includes those” and insert “regulations under this section may apply to water industry licences”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 7
Page: 11
Line: 29
Draft ref: opc7
Marshalled no.: 77
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7

Amendment 78#10015216Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause—
“Water regulator obligations

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 7
Draft ref: hol12
Marshalled no.: 78
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7

Amendment 79#10015285Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause—
“Abolition of the Water Services Regulation Authority

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 7
Draft ref: hol18
Marshalled no.: 79
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7

Amendment 80#10015281Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause—
“Clean Water Authority

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 7
Draft ref: hol19
Marshalled no.: 80
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7

Amendment 81#10015283Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of the water industry

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 7
Draft ref: hol28
Marshalled no.: 81
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7

Amendment 82#10015525Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause—
“Governance structure of the Authority

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 7
Draft ref: hol82
Marshalled no.: 82
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7

Clause 8 3

Amendment 48#10015813AgreedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

Before Clause 8, insert the following new Clause—
“Requirement for Ofwat to have regard to climate change etc

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: Before
Clause: 8
Draft ref: opc38
Marshalled no.: 48
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 8

Amendment 49#10015821Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

Before Clause 8, insert the following new Clause—
“Giving the Authority a primary duty to protect the environment

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: Before
Clause: 8
Draft ref: hol139
Marshalled no.: 49
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 8

Amendment 83#10015363AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 12, line 32, at end insert—
“but, in relation to water supply licensees and sewerage licensees, includes those functions only so far as performed in respect of the activities to which their licences relate.””

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8
Page: 12
Line: 32
Draft ref: opc6
Marshalled no.: 83
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 8

Clause 9 4

Amendment 21#10018445No decisionRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 9, page 13, line 40, leave out from “duties” to end of page 14, line 2

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 9
Page: 13
Line: 40
Draft ref: hoc115
Marshalled no.: 21
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 9

Amendment 27#10017409WithdrawnRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 9, page 14, line 11, leave out from duties to end of line 13

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 9
Page: 14
Line: 11
Draft ref: hoc63
Marshalled no.: 27
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 9

Amendment 84#10015526Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Removal of Regulators’ Code and statutory growth duty in respect of regulation of water and sewerage undertakers

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 9
Draft ref: hol96
Marshalled no.: 84
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 9

Amendment 85#10015497Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Giving the Authority a primary duty to protect the environment

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 9
Draft ref: hol95
Marshalled no.: 85
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 9

Clause 10 5

Amendment #10015616#10015616Stood partRemoves provision

Amendment text

Lord Roborough gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 10 stand part of the Bill.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 10
Draft ref: hol121
Decision: A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 10

Amendment 4#10018254No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 10, page 14, leave out lines 35 and 36 and insert—
“(a) sections 205A and 205B of the Water Industry Act 1991 (pollution incident reduction plans and implementation reports),”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 10
Page: 14
Line: 35
Draft ref: opc51
Marshalled no.: 4
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 10

Amendment 50#10015807WithdrawnRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 10, page 14, leave out lines 7 to 9

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 10
Page: 14
Line: 7
Draft ref: hol131
Marshalled no.: 50
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 10

Amendment 51#10015988DisagreedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Leave out Clause 10

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 10
Draft ref: hol157
Marshalled no.: 51
Decision: This amendment was disagreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'disagreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule remained part of the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 10

Amendment 86#10015381Not movedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 10, page 13, leave out lines 38 to 40

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 10
Page: 13
Line: 38
Draft ref: hol67
Marshalled no.: 86
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 10

Clause 11 2

Amendment #10015619#10015619Stood partRemoves provision

Amendment text

Lord Roborough gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 11 stand part of the Bill.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 11
Draft ref: hol122
Decision: A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 11

Amendment 52#10015989Not movedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Leave out Clause 11

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 11
Draft ref: hol158
Marshalled no.: 52
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 11

Clause 12 31

Amendment #10015824#10015824Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Amendment text

[Withdrawn]
After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol141
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 12

Amendment #10015827#10015827Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Amendment text

[Withdrawn]
After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol143
Decision: The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 12

Amendment 7#10017282Not selectedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Page 16, line 2, leave out Clause 12

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 12
Page: 16
Line: 2
Draft ref: hoc7
Marshalled no.: 7
Decision: This amendment was not chosen for debate by the Chair/Speaker.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 12

Amendment 9#10018456No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 12, page 15, line 34, leave out from “to” to “such” in line 36 and insert “recover from its creditors”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 12
Page: 15
Line: 34
Draft ref: hoc104
Marshalled no.: 9
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 12

Amendment 11#10017398WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 12, page 16, line 11, leave out from “to” to “such” in line 13 and insert “recover from its creditors”11

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 12
Page: 16
Line: 11
Draft ref: hoc21
Marshalled no.: 11
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 12

Amendment 26#10018453No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 12, page 15, line 39, at end insert—
“(2A) The Secretary of State may not require or permit any modified charges to be imposed on persons who do not receive services from the company for the purposes of making good any SAO loss.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 12
Page: 15
Line: 39
Draft ref: hoc121
Marshalled no.: 26
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 12

Amendment 53#10015823Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Prohibition on bail-out of water company shareholders and creditors

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol140
Marshalled no.: 53
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 12

Amendment 54#10015825Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Special administration for breach of environmental and other obligations

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol142
Marshalled no.: 54
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 12

Amendment 55#10015842Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Licence conditions about nature recovery

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol144
Marshalled no.: 55
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 12

Amendment 56#10015993Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Special administration: criminal convictions

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol146
Marshalled no.: 56
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 12

Amendment 57#10015995Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Governance structure of the Authority

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol147
Marshalled no.: 57
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 12

Amendment 58#10015986Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Rules about borrowing

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol149
Marshalled no.: 58
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 12

Amendment 59#10015991Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of the costs of bringing water companies into public ownership

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol159
Marshalled no.: 59
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 12

Amendment 87#10015286Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Water and sewerage undertakers: the Environmental Information Regulations 2004

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol32
Marshalled no.: 87
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 88#10015351Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to comply with water main requisition

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol36
Marshalled no.: 88
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 89#10015348Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Form and contents of licences

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol38
Marshalled no.: 89
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 90#10015352Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Water resources management plans: general duty

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol39
Marshalled no.: 90
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 91#10015350Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Climate change and nature duty

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol40
Marshalled no.: 91
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 92#10015346Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Rules about borrowing

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol45
Marshalled no.: 92
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 93#10015373Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Review: water re-use and existing regulations

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol68
Marshalled no.: 93
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 94#10015507Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Citizen science

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol84
Marshalled no.: 94
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 95#10015524Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to consult with the Welsh Ministers on water pollution incident reduction

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol86
Marshalled no.: 95
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 96#10015511Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Report on differences between provisions of this Act in England and equivalent provisions in Scotland

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol87
Marshalled no.: 96
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 97#10015492Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Prohibition on bail-out of water company shareholders and creditors

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol88
Marshalled no.: 97
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 98#10015512Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Public ownership of water companies

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol114
Marshalled no.: 98
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 99#10015518Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Special administration for breach of environmental and other obligations

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol98
Marshalled no.: 99
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 100#10015516Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Governance structure of water companies

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol99
Marshalled no.: 100
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 101#10015515Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Authorisation of dividends

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol102
Marshalled no.: 101
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 102#10015523Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Special administration: criminal convictions

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol103
Marshalled no.: 102
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 103#10015618Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Report on differences between provisions of this Act in England and equivalent provisions in Northern Ireland

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol119
Marshalled no.: 103
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Amendment 104#10015613Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Nature recovery

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule
Position: After
Clause: 12
Draft ref: hol120
Marshalled no.: 104
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 12

Clause 13 12

Amendment 8#10017275Not selectedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Page 18, line 22, leave out Clause 13

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 13
Page: 18
Line: 22
Draft ref: hoc8
Marshalled no.: 8
Decision: This amendment was not chosen for debate by the Chair/Speaker.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 13

Amendment 10#10018452No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 13, page 18, line 13, leave out from “to” to “such” in line 15 and insert “recover from its creditors”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 13
Page: 18
Line: 13
Draft ref: hoc105
Marshalled no.: 10
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 13

Amendment 12#10017414Not calledAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 13, page 18, line 31, leave out from “to” to “such” in line 33 and insert “recover from its creditors”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 13
Page: 18
Line: 31
Draft ref: hoc22
Marshalled no.: 12
Decision: The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 13

Amendment 27#10018463No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 13, page 18, line 18, at end insert—
“(2A) The Secretary of State may not require or permit any modified charges to be imposed on persons who do not receive services from the company for the purposes of making good any SAO loss.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 13
Page: 18
Line: 18
Draft ref: hoc122
Marshalled no.: 27
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 13

Amendment 60#10015784AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 13, page 19, line 18, at end insert “, so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England;”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 13
Page: 19
Line: 18
Draft ref: opc40
Marshalled no.: 60
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 13

Amendment 61#10015787AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 13, page 19, line 20, at end insert—
“(d) section (Nature-based solutions), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England;”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 13
Page: 19
Line: 20
Draft ref: opc41
Marshalled no.: 61
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 13

Amendment 62#10015781AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 13, page 19, line 20, at end insert—
“(d) section (Requirement for Ofwat to have regard to climate change etc), so far as relating to powers or duties exercised or performed in relation to appointment areas (within the meaning of the subsection (4B) inserted by the section) wholly or mainly in England.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 13
Page: 19
Line: 20
Draft ref: opc42
Marshalled no.: 62
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 13

Amendment 63#10015805AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 13, page 19, line 24, at end insert—
“(aa) section 2 (pollution incident reduction plans), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales;”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 13
Page: 19
Line: 24
Draft ref: opc43
Marshalled no.: 63
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 13

Amendment 64#10015811AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 13, page 19, line 26, at end insert—
“(c) section (Nature-based solutions), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales;”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 13
Page: 19
Line: 26
Draft ref: opc44
Marshalled no.: 64
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 13

Amendment 65#10015812AgreedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 13, page 19, line 26, at end insert—
“(c) section (Requirement for Ofwat to have regard to climate change etc), so far as relating to powers or duties exercised or performed in relation to appointment areas (within the meaning of the subsection (4B) inserted by the section) wholly or mainly in Wales.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 13
Page: 19
Line: 26
Draft ref: opc45
Marshalled no.: 65
Decision: This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.

Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 13

Amendment 105#10015617Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 13, page 19, line 16, at beginning insert “subject to subsection (5A),”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 13
Page: 19
Line: 16
Draft ref: hol123
Marshalled no.: 105
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 13

Amendment 106#10015614Not movedAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 13, page 19, line 21, at end insert—
“(5A) Section 4 (impeding investigations: sentencing and liability) cannot come into force until the Secretary of State has laid a justice impact test before Parliament which includes an assessment of the number of people that are expected to receive a custodial sentence due to an offence created by this Act in the—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 13
Page: 19
Line: 21
Draft ref: hol118
Marshalled no.: 106
Decision: The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).

Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 13

Clause 15 7

Amendment 5#10017278AgreedRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 15, page 22, line 40, leave out subsection (11)

Stage: Committee stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 15
Page: 22
Line: 40
Draft ref: opc50
Marshalled no.: 5
Decision: This amendment was agreed to.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 15

Amendment 5#10018249No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 15, page 21, line 6, at end insert—
“(aa) section 1 (rules about remuneration and governance);”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 15
Page: 21
Line: 6
Draft ref: opc52
Marshalled no.: 5
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 15

Amendment 6#10018248No decisionRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 15, page 21, line 16, leave out paragraph (a)

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 15
Page: 21
Line: 16
Draft ref: opc53
Marshalled no.: 6
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 15

Amendment 7#10018255No decisionRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 15, page 21, line 30, leave out paragraph (a)

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 15
Page: 21
Line: 30
Draft ref: opc54
Marshalled no.: 7
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 15

Amendment 8#10018256No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 15, page 22, line 1, at end insert—
“(aa) section (Special provision in charges schemes);”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 15
Page: 22
Line: 1
Draft ref: opc47
Marshalled no.: 8
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 15

Amendment 20#10017386WithdrawnAmends text

Amendment text

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 is passed.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 15
Page: 21
Line: 22
Draft ref: hoc68
Marshalled no.: 20
Decision: This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.

Tabled againstAs brought from the Lords· Clause 15

Amendment 24#10018447No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 15, page 21, line 4, leave out subsections (2) to (8) and insert —
“(2) The provisions of this Act come into force on the day on which this Act is passed.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 15
Page: 21
Line: 4
Draft ref: hoc118
Marshalled no.: 24
Decision: The House has not considered this amendment.

Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 15

EnactedWater (Special Measures) Act 2025

New clauses & schedules 59

Clause 1 50

Clause 2 50

Clause 3 40

Clause 4 9

Clause 5 3

Clause 6 11

Clause 7 7

Clause 8 3

Clause 9 4

Clause 10 5

Clause 11 2

Clause 12 31

Clause 13 12

Clause 15 7