Tabled by
Lord Whitty
64: After Clause 22, insert the following new Clause—
“Primary duty of sustainable development
(1) Section 2 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (general duties with respect to water industry) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (2A)—
(a) omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (c);
(b) after paragraph (d) insert “; and
(e) to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development.”
(3) In subsection (3) omit paragraph (e).”