Local Employment Bill

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.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

23 October 2009

In Plain English

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Local Employment Bill would push big infrastructure projects to prioritise local businesses and the local workforce. It aims to maximise the local benefits of such spending by encouraging or requiring project delivery bodies and contractors to use nearby suppliers and hire locally, with related provisions to support these aims.

Key Points

Promotes use of local supply chains and local workers in major infrastructure projects.
Applies to bodies delivering or procuring these projects (public authorities, contractors and subcontractors).
May require or encourage consideration of local economic benefits in procurement decisions.
Could include reporting or transparency measures to track local spend and local employment.

Progress

The bill is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons. It will move to Committee Stage for detailed examination and potential amendments.

Who is affected?

Local businesses (suppliers and service providers) in areas hosting major projectsLocal workers and jobseekers in affected regionsConstruction, engineering, and professional services firms involved in major infrastructure projectsPublic sector procurers and project delivery bodiesLocal communities and regional economies

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Local Employment

1 Jan 1970

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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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