Emma Reynolds

Emma Reynolds

Labour — Wycombe

Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 January 2026

Debate

Water White Paper

Contribution

I thank my hon. Friend for her interest, and indeed for her submission to the Independent Water Commission. On the financial management of our water companies, we have set out in the White Paper that the new regulator will have the power to step in to ensure that unmanageable levels of debt are not taken on by water companies. We have seen some very poor financial dealings in the past, which have led to poor performance and poor maintenance of water assets.

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