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Latest news on the Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill 2017-19

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - took place on 16 May members discussed the creation of river authorities, flood risk management and government funding.

The 2017-2019 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Summary of the Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill 2017-19

A Bill to make provision about rivers authorities; to make provision about the expenses of internal drainage boards; and for connected purposes.