Water Commission: More urgency needed to reform industry

EMBARGO: 22:00 Tuesday 22nd October

Responding to the government announcing a new Independent Water Commission, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said: 

"Far more urgency is needed from the government on tackling the disgraced water industry, which has been allowed to get away with endless environmental scandals for too long. 

"Even before this Commission begins, the government should be getting on with introducing a new regulator with real teeth and power to get hold of these profiteering firms. 

"Whilst a review of the industry is welcome, it should not be used as a tool to kick the can down the road on immediate reforms. 

"Sadly, the government's approach is still a job half done. It is time to put an end to profit before the environment in the water industry, and an end to this national scandal."

ENDS