Part of the debate – in the Senedd on 2 March 2022.
Motion NDM7833 Alun Davies
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Notes a proposal for a Bill to reduce the adverse impact of storm overflows.
2. Notes that the purpose of the Bill would be to:
a) place a duty on a sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in Wales to secure a progressive reduction in the adverse impact of discharges from the undertaker's storm overflows;
b) to reduce adverse impacts of sewerage discharges on both the environment and on public health;
c) make the duty on a sewerage undertaker enforceable by the Welsh Ministers or by the authority with the consent of, or in accordance with a general authorisation given by, the Welsh Ministers.