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Flood and Water Management Bill

The reason why we say, ""in direct contact with the ground"," is because we are not talking about water that is in pipes. It may be below the ground, but that is a different consideration. We are talking about groundwater in the soil or below the soil level. I have nothing further to add. I am sure that the noble Lord, Lord Greaves, will help the noble Lord, Lord Taylor, if there is any further confusion, but I am absolutely clear on what the noble Lord, Lord Greaves, wants, and I do not think that it adds to the Bill. In fact, he must confess that it spreads confusion, so we had better stay safely with the Government.