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Ofwat's reaction to the Government's plan for a Water (Special Measures) Bill in the King's Speech (July 2024)

David Black, Ofwat CEO responded to the Government's plan for a Water (Special Measures) Bill in the King's Speech (July 2024)

We look forward to working with the Government as it aims to increase our powers to drive more responsible decision making in the in the Board rooms of water companies, and support us in going further to protect and promote the interests of customers and the environment.

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