A Bill to promote the utilisation of local business supply chains and the local workforce in the completion of major infrastructure projects; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
23 October 2009
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The Local Employment Bill aims to boost local jobs by encouraging major infrastructure projects to use local suppliers and hire local workers. It seeks to keep money and opportunities flowing within nearby communities and to support local businesses through those projects. It also relates to aims in the fields of employment, transport and technology.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons with a first reading in 2009.
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23 Jun 2009
This Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading debate on 16 October.
However, the Order for Second Reading lapsed as the Bill had not been printed and can make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
