John Davies

30 September 2026, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee

Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session

Thank you.

30 September 2026, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee

Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session

The cracks will remain in the pavement, I'm sure, unfortunately. So, it's Glas Cymru that we should be holding accountable for any changes and payments over and above what would be normal.

30 September 2026, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee

Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session

Thank you. It's good to hear that projects are being analysed and how effectively. In business, it's always good for accountability. I find it incredible that somebody could get paid £890,000 in 2001, four and a half times more than even the UK Prime…

30 September 2026, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee

Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session

Okay. Thank you.

30 September 2026, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee

Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session

But, as you know, with not-for-profits, it's very easy to hide things. From an accounting perspective, it's just like having a magician there.

30 September 2026, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee

Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session

Thank you for all that information, and I've taken on board what was said in that last answer. But my biggest gripe is with regard to Welsh Water being, I think, roughly halfway up the UK table in terms of performance—it being a not-for-profit organisation…