A Bill to make provision for the support of the United Kingdom’s business sector; and the development of an industrial and retail strategy.
House of Lords
2 May 2017
The Economic Strategy Bill aims to set up a formal framework to support the United Kingdom’s business sector and to develop national strategies for industry and retail. It would prompt government action to strengthen industry, improve productivity, and guide investment in transport and technology.
The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Lords and will progress to the next stages before potential passage to the House of Commons.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 14 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2016-2017 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.