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Department of Energy and Climate Change (Abolition) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the abolition of the Department of Energy and Climate Change and for its functions to be absorbed into the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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The Bill would abolish the Department of Energy and Climate Change and move its duties to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. It would reorganise government so energy and climate policy is handled by BIS, with practical arrangements for transferring staff and responsibilities to ensure continuity. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

  • Abolition of the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).
  • Transfer of DECC's functions to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
  • Arrangements for transferring staff, assets and responsibilities to BIS to maintain policy delivery.
  • Aims to simplify government by housing energy and climate duties within BIS.
  • If passed, the bill would move through standard parliamentary stages beyond the second reading.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to the committee stage and subsequent readings, with potential consideration by the Lords.

Who is affected?

Employees and contractors of the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)Staff of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) who would take on DECC functionsEnergy suppliers and consumers affected by energy and climate policyBusinesses and organisations involved in energy efficiency, renewables, and climate policyLocal authorities and devolved administrations implementing related policies

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

24 Jun 2013

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Department of Energy and Climate Change (Abolition)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was withdrawn and will not progress any further.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.