A Bill to raise the penalty for littering offences; and to require local authorities to provide appropriate and convenient litter disposal points for the entrances to public buildings.
House of Lords
22 July 2013
The Bill would raise the penalties for littering offences and require local authorities to provide convenient litter disposal points at the entrances of public buildings. It aims to deter littering and make it easier for people to dispose of waste properly. The Bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Lords.
The Bill is at the second reading in the House of Lords. If it progresses, it would move on to detailed scrutiny in committee before returning for further stages.
Generated 21 February 2026
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - took place on 19 July.
Committee stage - line by line examination of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2013-14 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
