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We're a cross-party group of @HouseOfCommons MPs holding @DefraGovUK and its associated bodies to account. See what we are working on 👇
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We’ve published our report on priorities for the water sector, calling on Sir Jon Cunliffe and the Water Commission not to shy away from “root and branch” reforms. Read the report:
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Last week, we visited the @JohnInnesCentre in Norfolk, to see the work they’re doing in agri-research and the companies using new precision breeding technologies. We also visited Morley Farms to see the agri-research in action 👇
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Listen to @helenadollimore speaking about the job ahead for Sir Jon Cunliffe and the Water Commission. You can read our report on priorities for the water sector here:
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Earlier this week we asked Sir Jon Cunliffe, Chair of the Independent Water Commission, whether further powers need to be given to the regulator @Ofwat to vet or veto the owners of water companies.
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Sir Adrian Montague later clarified comments made during the session in a letter to the Committee:
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In May, @helenadollimore asked @thameswater bosses why bonuses were still paid when critical projects remained incomplete. This week, we published our report with recommendations to reform the governance of the sector. Read it here 👇
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Yesterday we questioned Sir Jon Cunliffe, Chair of the Independent Water Commission on whether large bonuses in the water industry attract the wrong candidates to the sector.
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Our session on reforming the water sector has started. Watch live here:
Tomorrow at 10am we're questioning the Chair of the Independent Water Commission. This session follows the 'Priorities for the water sector reform' report published today, and will be an opportunity to question Sir Jon Cunliffe on the reports conclusions and recommendations.
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Tomorrow at 10am we're questioning the Chair of the Independent Water Commission. This session follows the 'Priorities for the water sector reform' report published today, and will be an opportunity to question Sir Jon Cunliffe on the reports conclusions and recommendations.
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We've published our recent correspondence with.@ThamesWater, @Ofwat and @DefraGovUK secretary.@SteveReedMP regarding the pay out of retention payments.
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This afternoon our Chair @amcarmichaelMP asked @DefraGovUK Secretary of State @SteveReedMP what the Government is going to do if Thames Water can't meet its deadline for securing a buyer.
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Our Chair @amcarmichaelMP comments on this morning's news that KKR has pulled out of plans to invest in Thames Water👇.
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2/2 A second letter, to the @ThamesWater CEO, Chris Weston, requests further information on a number of matters raised in the evidence session, including bonuses, legal and advertising fees and data transparency.
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1/2 In a letter today to @ThamesWater Chair Sir Adrian Montague, our Chair @AMCarmichaelMP, on behalf of the Committee, addresses Sir Adrian's admission that he "may have misspoken" in his evidence last week and seeks clarification.
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We’ve launched a new long-term inquiry which will look at the Government's efforts to develop a circular economy. Our first area of scrutiny will be the Global Plastics Treaty, aiming to lessen plastics pollution across the world.
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RT @politicshome: "What we have found is a massive failure of regulation and far too many competing interests". ✍️@amcarmichaelMP . https:/….
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RT @amcarmichaelMP: “We have created incentives to try to retain our most precious resource, which is our senior management team.”. If you….
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@DefraGovUK @SteveReedMP For those affected by discussions during this morning's session, the following organisations can offer support:. @RABIcharity: call their free 24/7 helpline on 0800 188 4444 or email help@rabi.org.uk. @FCNcharity: call their helpline on 03000 111 999 or email help@fcn.org.uk.
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Following our session with @ThamesWater last week, we’ve published a letter from their Chair, Sir Adrian Montague.
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