Proceeding contribution from Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Thames Water.

Thames Water

That is an interesting point and it is being discussed. Thames Water is huge and has quite different catchment areas. I remember going on a boat to look at the successful tidal project in London that the noble Baroness talked about, in the early days. It was fantastic. However, you then have the much more rural, upstream part of Thames Water. It is very difficult. It is for whoever ends up owning it—what do they want to own? If you take away part of it, does it become less attractive? It is a complex issue but I know that it is being discussed.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 857 c254
Session: 2026-27
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Consumers Debts Capital investment Finance Infrastructure Ofwat Protection Pollution Pollution control Standards Water Thames Water Water charges Sewage Water supply Water treatment London & Valley Water
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Thames Water

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