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Queen’s speech puts energy and water reform on UK priority list
The Queen has announced in her speech at Parliament today (May 8, 2013) that the Government will commit to updating energy infrastructure and improving the water industry, writes Edie.net.
In an address less than 10 minutes long, the Queen set out the Government’s legislative programme for the year ahead, which includes a Bill to reform the energy and water industries.
The Queen’s speech highlighted the ageing industries as particular issues to tackle and referred to the Government’s progress on the new Energy Bill, which is currently being developed, as well as its plan to introduce the new Water Bill.
Both Bill’s have received heavy criticism from industry, particularly the Energy Bill, which has been slammed for the delay in its development and for its lack of incentives for investors.
