Public Office (Accountability) Bill Debate
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Mike Martin
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Public Office (Accountability) Bill
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Report stage
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3rd reading
Tuesday 14th July 2026
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Tuesday 14th July 2026
(1 month ago)
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Mike Martin (Tunbridge Wells) (LD)
We actually have examples of water companies lying. We had South East Water coming to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee in January and giving false evidence—so much so that the Chair considered bringing it back for being in contempt of Parliament.