Utilities & Water
Commons business tagged with this topic — 7 items.
Upcoming (2)
- Oral evidenceWed, 20 May 2026
Scottish Affairs Committee: Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed links
The Scottish Affairs Committee is holding oral evidence sessions on fixed links connectivity in Scotland—examining physical infrastructure and network connections that enable reliable broadband and telecommunications access across the country. The inquiry focuses on how Scotland's geography, sparse population in rural areas, and existing infrastructure gaps affect the rollout and quality of fixed-line services to homes and businesses.
- Oral evidenceWed, 20 May 2026
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee: Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of Ofcom
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold a pre-appointment hearing to scrutinise the candidate nominated to chair Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator. The hearing allows MPs to question the appointee on their plans for regulating telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal services before the government formally confirms their appointment. This is a standard parliamentary check on major public appointments.
Past (5)
- Westminster Hall debateWed, 29 Apr 2026
Water quality in Kent
This Westminster Hall debate examines water quality issues affecting Kent, raised by Tony Vaughan MP. The debate will explore current problems with water standards in the region and what action is needed to address them.
- Westminster Hall debateWed, 15 Apr 2026
Government support for the cost of heating oil
This Westminster Hall debate examines government support for households facing high heating oil costs. The debate, sponsored by Liberal Democrat MP Steff Aquarone, will discuss whether current support measures are adequate for households dependent on oil heating, particularly those in rural areas without mains gas access.
- DebateTue, 14 Apr 2026
Second Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026
This committee debate examines draft regulations to extend the time limit for powers under the Energy Prices Act 2022. The regulations allow the government to maintain flexibility in energy price support mechanisms beyond the original expiry date, affecting how energy price caps and emergency support are administered. The key question is whether an extension of these exceptional powers remains justified.
- Westminster Hall debateTue, 14 Apr 2026
Alternatives to ground mounted solar panels
This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Conservative MP Lincoln Jopp, examines alternatives to ground-mounted solar panels for generating renewable energy. The discussion will explore other solar deployment methods—such as rooftop installations, floating solar, and building-integrated photovoltaics—to address concerns about land use, agricultural impact, and public acceptance of large-scale solar farms.
- Oral evidenceWed, 25 Mar 2026
Scottish Affairs Committee: Connectivity in Scotland: Digital connectivity
The Scottish Affairs Committee is holding an oral evidence session on digital connectivity across Scotland. This inquiry examines the state of broadband and digital infrastructure in Scotland, identifying gaps in coverage and exploring what barriers exist to delivering high-speed internet access to all communities, particularly in rural and remote areas.