Water UK

The Flood and Water Management Bill has had its second reading in the House of Lords. Peers from all parties were keen to support the Bill.

Sustainable drainage and hosepipe bans were among the big issues discussed at the Committee Stage of the Flood and Water Management Bill, completed on 21 January.

Water UK has welcomed the government itself adding a clause to its Flood and Water Management Bill relating to provision of information on tenants and responsibility for water charges.

Water UK produced a briefing for the Flood and Water Management Bill Committee in January to highlight specific concerns.

Water UK welcomes the introduction of the Flood and Water Management Bill, but will be looking to amendments to provide clarity in some areas.

The Flood and Water Management Bill was presented to Parliament on 19 November 2009, known as the first reading.

Flooding in Cumbria has focused attention on the government’s much-anticipated Flood and Water Management Bill, published last week.

Water UK welcomes the announcement of the Flood and Water Management Bill in the Queen's speech today, and looks forward to its publication when proposals can be examined in detail.

News: The Flood and Water Management Bill slated for the Queen's Speech in November is expected to focus on the most pressing problems – with one glaring exception.

Press release: Water UK has responded to Defra's consultation on the draft Flood and Water Management Bill.