Member

I turn to Amendment 6 in the name of the noble Duke, the Duke of Wellington, and Amendment 7 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Remnant, both of which consider the role of consumers on water company boards. The Government are clear on the importance of elevating the voices of customers under this Bill. That is why, under the Bill, Ofwat must set rules requiring water companies to have arrangements in place to include consumers in company decisions when they have a material impact on consumer matters.