Independent Water Commission

Debate between Lord Katz and Lord Lennie

Wednesday 23rd July 2025 Lords Chamber

[Lord in Waiting/Government Whip (Lord Katz) (Lab)]

My Lords, we have 16 minutes, and I am sure that we can all get in. Let us hear from these Benches and then the Opposition Benches.

[Lord Lennie (Lab)]

My Lords, one of the things we discussed in the Climate Change Committee was the performance of the regulator. An issue raised by the noble Baroness, Lady Bakewell, in her instructive comments, was the revolving door between the water companies and the regulator, in both directions. What action will the Government take to make sure that the door is slammed shut?