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Decarbonisation Bill

A Bill to provide for the setting of a decarbonisation target for the UK; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Ian MurrayLabour (Co-op)

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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The Decarbonisation Bill aims to set a UK-wide target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to provide a framework for government action to reach that target. It would require planning, reporting and accountability so Parliament can track progress, and connect to related climate and energy policies.

Key Points

Sets a UK-wide decarbonisation target and a process to set, review and update it.
Requires government to develop and publish plans across key sectors (energy, transport, buildings, industry) to reach the target.
Introduces reporting and accountability arrangements to monitor progress and inform Parliament.
Promotes cross-government coordination and alignment with regulators and public bodies to support decarbonisation.
Covers connected purposes and related provisions to support climate policy and governance.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, introduced in the Commons by Ian Murray. If it advances, it will move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny and then further readings.

Who is affected?

UK householdsBusinesses and industryEnergy sector (electricity and gas suppliers)Local authorities and public bodiesRegulators and government agenciesConstruction, housing and property sectorsTransport sector

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Decarbonisation

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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