The Climate Emergency

Part of Debate on the Address – in the House of Commons at 1:41 pm on 17 October 2019.

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Photo of Philip Dunne Philip Dunne Conservative, Ludlow 1:41, 17 October 2019

My right hon. Friend is being very generous with her time. As a member of the Environmental Audit Committee, I am pleased to hear that she has taken some of our recommendations on board. When she looks at improving water quality, will she consider whether there is a role for Ofwat? Its periodic reviews of water companies’ charging regimes should be linked to improvements in water quality in our rivers as a means of encouraging savings to customers.