UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0955
Water Industry (Financial Assistance) Act 2012
[As Introduced]
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This Act gives the government the power to provide financial assistance (loans, grants, or other support) to water companies in England and Wales. It allows the government to help pay for improvements to water systems when companies need extra funding, such as for repairs or upgrades to pipes and treatment facilities.
Presented by Mrs Caroline Spelman.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote376 MPs
96% Ayes · 3604% Noes · 16
The democratic gap
4% , a narrow gap
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading2 Feb 2012
- 2nd reading29 Feb 2012
- Committee stage14 Mar 2012
- 3rd reading14 Mar 2012
Lords
- 1st reading15 Mar 2012
- 2nd reading27 Mar 2012
- Committee stage27 Mar 2012
- Report stage27 Mar 2012
- 3rd reading27 Mar 2012
Royal Assent1 May 2012