UTILITY COMPANIES' BUSINESS PRACTICES

Early day motion 1313, tabled 22 April 2009 by John Cummings (Labour). Signed by 13 members.

That this House notes the importance of utility companies exercising socially responsible and sustainable business practices; congratulates the staff and directors of Northumbrian Water Ltd upon receiving the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development; notes that Northumbrian Water Ltd was recognised as the Reigning Utility Company of 2008 and is a platinum-ranked company and a leader for all utility companies in the Community Corporate Responsibility Index; further notes that the Queen's Award recognises the importance of the special relationships Northumbrian Water Ltd has forged with a wide and diverse range of partners; and wishes the company continued success.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 1.