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Water Industry (Financial Assistance) Act 2012
Summary
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.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing financial help for water companies to improve their services and infrastructure. It allows the government to provide loans or grants to help fix aging pipes, reduce leaks, and ensure clean water reaches homes across the UK.
A vote to oppose means
- —People might worry that using taxpayer money to help private water companies is unfair, especially if those companies make large profits. Others could be concerned that financial assistance might let water companies avoid investing their own money in improvements.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote376 MPs
96% Ayes · 3604% Noes · 16
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
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