I dispute the view that there will be no direct line of accountability between Welsh Ministers and Ofwat. There will be an opportunity to consult and work through the Secretary of State. The protocol that is being put in place will also address that issue in more detail in due course. However, hon. Members should welcome the fact that we are moving in that direction on the mature basis of a protocol between the two Governments.
Wales Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Guto Bebb
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 24 January 2017.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Wales Bill.
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