Written Ministerial Statement by Phil Woolas: Draft Statutory Social and Environmental Guidance to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) - 9 June 2008
The Minister for the Environment (Mr Phil Woolas)
My Rt Hon friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announced on 7 February 2008 (Col 79WS) the publication of draft statutory Social and Environmental Guidance to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) for consultation.
Copies of a report summarising the outcome of the consultation will be placed in the Libraries of the House. A copy is also available on the Defra web site at www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/ofwat-guidance/index.htm
As set out in the Water Industry Act 1991 as amended by the Water Act 2003 I will also be laying the draft Guidance before Parliament today.
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Page published: 9 June 2008