A Bill to place duties on the Secretary of State to decarbonise the United Kingdom economy and to reverse inequality; to establish a ten-year economic and public investment strategy in accordance with those duties which promotes a community- and employee-led transition from high-carbon to low- and zero-carbon industry; 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
4 May 2021
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The bill would require the government to decarbonise the UK economy and tackle inequality by creating a ten-year economic and public investment strategy. It aims to steer a community- and employee-led transition from high-carbon to low- and zero-carbon industries, with regular progress reporting. It also strengthens environmental protections for air, water and green spaces and includes measures to protect and restore natural habitats.
The bill is at its second reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons and had its first reading on 7 July 2020.
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7 Jul 2020
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
