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
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The bill would require the government to actively decarbonise the UK economy and reduce inequality. It would set up a ten-year plan for public investment focused on decarbonisation, community- and employee-led transitions from high-carbon to low- and zero-carbon industries, and the elimination of inequality, along with stronger environmental standards and habitat protection, plus a duty to report on progress.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. The first reading occurred in March 2019; no further parliamentary stages are listed in the provided information.
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