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Water Bill

Proceeding contribution from Maria Eagle (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 25 November 2013. It occurred during Debate on bills on Water Bill.

The right hon. Lady is correct. I was about to mention WaterSure in my next breath, if she had waited a moment.

WaterSure was introduced by Labour as a targeted payment to households with three or more children or to households that demand a high use of water owing to a medical condition, yet only a third of eligible households access the scheme. Ministers should set a target and work with the water industry to ensure it is achieved, and use existing data on benefits to ensure that everyone eligible is on the lowest tariff. It is essential that the cost to households of non-payment, by others who can afford to pay—

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
571 c62 
Session
2013-14
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Legislation
Water Bill 2013-14
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