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If the hon. Lady writes to us about her proposal, we will look at it.

My hon. Friend is absolutely right.

As I said, responsibility for water quality is devolved, but of course we work closely with all the devolved Administrations.

Yes, I agree that dividend payments should be linked to compliance with permits and environmental performance, and we have taken the powers

As I said, Ofwat is consulting on a package of measures, using the new powers that we have given it under the Environment Act.

My hon. Friend raises an important point.

It is important that we have worked closely with the water companies, many of which recognise that there is a challenge. As my hon.

The Environment Act addresses those issues, and this Government and Conservative Members voted for the changes that put in place the legal p

This Government have taken relentless action to remove plastics from the ocean, banning plastic stirrers and cotton buds and, as the hon.

That is very disappointing, if what the hon. Gentleman says is right.