A Bill to place duties on the Secretary of State to decarbonise the United Kingdom economy and to eradicate inequality; to establish a ten-year economic and public investment strategy that prioritises decarbonisation, community and employee-led transition from high-carbon to low and zero-carbon industry, and the eradication of inequality; to require the Government to report on its adherence to the strategy; to establish higher environmental standards for air, water and green spaces; to make provision to protect and restore natural habitats; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
6 September 2019
This bill would require the government to decarbonise the UK economy and tackle inequality. It would create a ten-year economic and public investment plan prioritising decarbonisation and a just, community- and employee-led transition, along with higher environmental standards and habitat protection. The government would have to report on its progress.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and will move to detailed scrutiny in committee stage if it progresses.
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