Protection of Pollinators Bill

A Bill to make provision about the protection of pollinators; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

25 October 2018

In Plain English

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The Protection of Pollinators Bill is a proposal in the House of Commons to protect pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies and to address related issues. It aims to set out legal measures to support pollinator health and habitats. The bill is currently at its second reading in the Commons.

Key Points

It would provide protection for pollinators (bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects).
It would establish duties or powers for the government and other public bodies to implement pollinator protection.
It would include measures to protect and restore pollinator habitats and food sources.
It would cover related or connected purposes in policy and practice.

Progress

The bill originated in the Commons and has completed the first reading in 2018; it is currently at the second reading in the Commons.

Who is affected?

Pollinators (bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects)BeekeepersFarmers and growersLandowners and land managersConservation organisations and researchersThe general public reliant on pollination for crops, fruit and biodiversityGovernment departments and local authorities responsible for environment and agriculture

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

8 May 2018

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Protection of Pollinators

1 Jan 1970

The Bill was read and discharged. Bill withdrawn on Wednesday 24 October 2018.

Documents (1)

Bill 206 2017-19 (as introduced)

BillCommons

4 Oct 2018

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.