Moved by
Lord Whitty
55: After Clause 15, insert the following new Clause—
“National affordability scheme
(1) The Secretary of State must, by order, introduce a National Affordability Scheme for water.
(2) The National Affordability Scheme must include an eligibility criteria, determined by the Secretary of State, in consultation with—
(a) the Water Services Regulation Authority; and
(b) the Consumer Council for Water.
(3) An order under this section—
(a) shall be made by statutory instrument, and
(b) may not be made unless a draft of the order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”