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Wales Bill

Proceeding contribution from Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 14 December 2016. It occurred during Debate on bills on Wales Bill.

Moved by

Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

50: After Clause 46, insert the following new Clause—

“Reciprocal cross-border duties in relation to water

(1) In exercising functions relating to water resources, water supply or water quality—

(a) the Welsh Ministers must have regard to the interests of consumers in England;

(b) the Secretary of State must have regard to the interests of consumers in Wales.

(2) In subsection (1) “the interests of consumers” has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Water Industry Act 1991.”

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

777 c1314 

Session

2016-17

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber

Legislation

Wales Bill 2016-17
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