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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1272

Water Act

[As Introduced]
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BILL
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The Water Act sets out the rules for how water is supplied, treated, and protected in the UK. It covers everything from ensuring tap water is safe to drink, to preventing pollution in rivers and seas, to managing water resources during shortages or flooding.

Presented by Mr Owen Paterson
supported by Lord De Mauley.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber

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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading27 Jun 2013
  • 2nd reading25 Nov 2013
  • Committee stage3 Dec 2013
  • Report stage6 Jan 2014
  • 3rd reading6 Jan 2014

Lords

  • 1st reading7 Jan 2014
  • 2nd reading27 Jan 2014
  • Committee stage4 Feb 2014
  • Report stage25 Mar 2014
  • 3rd reading8 Apr 2014
Royal Assent14 May 2014