Parliamentary Search

Proceeding contribution from Lord Redesdale (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 17 March 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Flood and Water Management Bill.

Flood and Water Management Bill

I thank the Minister for that. In Ofwat’s primary directives when it was set up—I have looked through the water Act—cost is the primary consideration. However, I want to put on the record—I hope that the Minister can confirm this—that in the Energy Act 2010 cost is no longer seen as the primary consideration for Ofgem. So if the primary consideration for Ofgem is now to be sustainability above cost—although cost is obviously an important consideration—should not Ofwat’s emphasis also be on sustainability above cost? Will there need to be a change in primary legislation?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
718 c260GC 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Agriculture Costs Coastal areas Coastal erosion Fees and charges Land Flood control Land drainage Inland waterways Emergency services Fire and rescue services Equipment Horticulture Floods National Assembly for Wales Water Voluntary organisations Wales Rural areas Urban areas Water companies Sewers Rescue services Reservoirs Social tariffs
Legislation
Flood and Water Management Bill 2009-10
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk