Louise Sandher-Jones

Louise Sandher-Jones

Labour — North East Derbyshire

Speaking in the House of Commons on 28 January 2025

Debate

Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]

Contribution

The Bill looks at the result—the impact. I do not understand why we need to look at the volume if we are looking at the impact. A huge amount has been spent on bosses’ bonuses: over £9 million in 2023-24. To put that into perspective, the average salary in my constituency is just over £30,000. If bonuses are received, we expect it to be for work well done and not just as a matter of course for the failings those bosses are responsible for. Time and time again, we heard from the former Government that the water industry would change. Unfortunately, it did not under the previous measures, and that is why I welcome the action to ensure results as soon as possible. The Bill will mean cleaner rivers, which is my hope for the River Amber and what my constituents deserve; better infrastructure; better protection for those who use our waters for leisure activities; and better protection for the nature in our beautiful constituency. That is why it has my full support.

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