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Water Act
Summary
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.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing rules to protect water supplies and manage water resources across the UK. It helps ensure clean drinking water reaches homes and businesses, protects rivers and lakes from pollution, and manages flooding and water shortages.
A vote to oppose means
- —People might worry about increased water bills to pay for improvements, or feel that water companies aren't being held accountable enough for problems. Some might be concerned about restrictions on water use during droughts, or that farming and industry could be negatively affected.
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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
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