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WILLIAMS WELCOMES ADOPTION OF PRIVATE SEWERS

November 26, 2009 11:03 AM

During a debate on the Queens Speech, Roger Williams, MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, welcomed proposals in the Floods and Water Management Bill which put a duty on water companies, such as Welsh Water and Severn Trent to adopt for maintenance and renewal purposes, sewage systems which are at the moment the responsibility of private householders.

Speaking after the debate, Mr Williams said:

"Many constituents in villages such as Knighton, Brecon and Glasbury, have to bear the cost of maintaining their sewage connections to the mains.

"In case of damage or breakdowns, costs can be considerable and are an unfair burden on private householders.

"I welcome the proposals in the Bill and will take every opportunity to ensure that they become law."

NOTES:

Mr Williams' contribution to the DECC/DEFRA Queens Speech debate can be found here:

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2009-11-24a.405.3&s=speaker%3A11324#g462.0

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2009-11-24a.405.3&s=speaker%3A11324#g460.0

It seems likely that Roger Williams will be part of the standing committee that will take the Bill through the parliamentary process.

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