A Bill to define the term “green jobs”; to require the Secretary of State to publish a strategy for their creation, including setting targets relating to green jobs, skills, and training; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on performance in implementing that strategy; to require the Secretary of State to publish a plan to increase take-up of National Vocational Qualification courses related to low-carbon services; to establish a Commission to advise the Government and local authorities on increasing the availability of jobs in the low-carbon economy, including in areas with high levels of deprivation, and on ensuring access to good quality green jobs across the United Kingdom; to require the Commission to consult workers, communities, non-governmental organisations, businesses, and industry representatives; to require local authorities to report to the Commission on the availability in green jobs in their areas; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Tim FarronLiberal Democrat
1 November 2023
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The Green Jobs (Definition and Promotion) Bill would define what counts as a green job and require the government to publish a strategy with targets for creating green jobs and for building the necessary skills and training. It would also require regular reporting to Parliament, a plan to increase uptake of NVQ courses in low-carbon services, and the creation of a Commission to advise on expanding green jobs across the UK with broad consultation, plus a duty for local authorities to report on green job availability in their areas.
Currently at the 1st reading stage in the House of Commons (date of 1st reading: 14 December 2022). No further stages have yet occurred.
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14 Dec 2022
The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
