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Thames Water (Public Benefit Corporation) Bill

Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2022-23

Last updated: 2 November 2023 at 17:03

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Long title

A Bill to establish a new model of company structure for Thames Water, to be called a public benefit corporation; to require that public benefit corporation to consider public policy benefits, including reducing leaks and sewage dumping, as well as returns for shareholders; to limit the payment of dividends until a plan is in place to cut the corporation’s debt; and to require membership of the corporation’s board to include representatives of local environment groups.

Sponsor

Tim Farron
Liberal Democrat
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Bill passage

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Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
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2nd reading
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Final stages
Consideration of amendments
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