Member

This brings me to my Amendments 48, 62 and 65. I reiterate that the independent commission remains the right place to fundamentally review the roles and responsibilities of the water industry regulators. I say this to make it clear that any changes made now to Ofwat’s duties could therefore be superseded by the outcomes of the commission. It is important that that is clear to noble Lords. I have spoken with many noble Lords about this in recent weeks and I know they understand that the amendments put forward by the Government can therefore be only a short-term measure before more fundamental reforms are brought forward.