Lords consideration of Commons amendments. Commons amendment 1 disagreed to and amendment 1B to the words so restored to the Bill agreed to on division (168 to 112). Commons amendment 2 disagreed to on division (123 to 117). A Committee was appointed to propose a reason. Reason agreed to. Commons amendments 3 to 9 agreed to. Bill returned to the Commons with an amendment and a reason.

Lords consideration of Commons amendments. Commons amendment 1 disagreed to and amendment 1B to the words so restored to the Bill agreed to on division (168 to 112). Commons amendment 2 disagreed to on division (123 to 117). A Committee was appointed to propose a reason. Reason agreed to. Commons...

Lords committee stage second day. Clause 2 agreed to. Clause 3 under consideration. (Part 1 of 2).

Lords committee stage second day. Clause 2 agreed to. Clause 3 under consideration. (Part 1 of 2).

Lords committee stage first day. Clause 1 under consideration. (Part 1 of 2).

Lords committee stage first day. Clause 1 under consideration. (Part 1 of 2).

Lords committee stage first day. Clause 1 agreed to. (Part 2 of 2).

Lords committee stage first day. Clause 1 agreed to. (Part 2 of 2).

Lords second reading. Agreed to on question. Bill committed to a Committee of the Whole House.

Lords second reading. Agreed to on question. Bill committed to a Committee of the Whole House.

What, for each of the last two years and for the current year, is the total operational cost of OFWAT. - Inc figures & ref to Annual Report 1991 copy in Library.

What, for each of the last two years and for the current year, is the total operational cost of OFWAT. - Inc figures & ref to Annual Report 1991 copy in Library.

What was the cost of the administration of OFWAT in each year from 1990-91, and projected for 1993-94. - Includes ref to 215 c154W, Director Generals Annual Report (in Library HC 492 1990/91) & figures. (Holding answer 22 February 1993).

What was the cost of the administration of OFWAT in each year from 1990-91, and projected for 1993-94. - Includes ref to 215 c154W, Director Generals Annual Report (in Library HC 492 1990/91) & figures. (Holding answer 22 February 1993).

What response he has made to the OFWAT report regarding discrepancies in the cost of water and sewerage services.

What response he has made to the OFWAT report regarding discrepancies in the cost of water and sewerage services.

What plans he has to increase the transparency of Ofwat; what plans he has to review the powers & accountability of Ofwat; what representations he has received concerning the powers & accountability of Ofwat.

What plans he has to increase the transparency of Ofwat; what plans he has to review the powers & accountability of Ofwat; what representations he has received concerning the powers & accountability of Ofwat.

What review OFWAT is making of flexibility in infrastructure charges. (Holding answer 1 February 1993).

What review OFWAT is making of flexibility in infrastructure charges. (Holding answer 1 February 1993).

What was the cost of regulation in 1991-92 for the water industry; and what is the expected corresponding figure for 1992-93. - Inc figures & ref to Director General for Water Services "Annual Report 1991" (copy in Library). (Holding answer 30.11.92).

What was the cost of regulation in 1991-92 for the water industry; and what is the expected corresponding figure for 1992-93. - Inc figures & ref to Director General for Water Services "Annual Report 1991" (copy in Library). (Holding answer 30.11.92).

What was the cost of the Office of Water Regulation in 1991-92; and how many staff were employed. - Inc figure & ref to director general "Annual Report 1991" (copy in Library).

What was the cost of the Office of Water Regulation in 1991-92; and how many staff were employed. - Inc figure & ref to director general "Annual Report 1991" (copy in Library).

Whether he has received the report of the Director General of Water Services for 1991. - Yes. Report placed in Library on 9 June 1992 (HC 31 1992/93).

Whether he has received the report of the Director General of Water Services for 1991. - Yes. Report placed in Library on 9 June 1992 (HC 31 1992/93).

What discussions he has had with the Chairman of OFWAT about the number of service companies in which the water companies have acquired an interest or which they have bought out since privatisation.

What discussions he has had with the Chairman of OFWAT about the number of service companies in which the water companies have acquired an interest or which they have bought out since privatisation.

What guidelines OFWAT has issued to water companies on fitting water meters to newly constructed properties.

What guidelines OFWAT has issued to water companies on fitting water meters to newly constructed properties.

What statutory powers the Director General of the Office of Water Services has in respect of water shortages; when he expects to receive the report of his Department's investigation into water shortages.

What statutory powers the Director General of the Office of Water Services has in respect of water shortages; when he expects to receive the report of his Department's investigation into water shortages.

If he will review the role, responsibilities and powers of OFWAT to ensure effective limitation of charges to the consumer.

If he will review the role, responsibilities and powers of OFWAT to ensure effective limitation of charges to the consumer.

What monitoring the director-general of OFWAT is undertaking of the charging policies of water companies. (Failed OPQ)

What monitoring the director-general of OFWAT is undertaking of the charging policies of water companies. (Failed OPQ)