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Public Bodies (Procurement of Seafood) Bill

A Bill to require public bodies to purchase only those seafood species and stocksa that are demonstrably sustainable; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

5 March 2010

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would require public bodies to buy seafood only from species and stocks that can be shown to be sustainable. It aims to ensure public procurement supports demonstrably sustainable seafood practices, with related measures to back sustainable sourcing across public bodies.

Key Points

Applies to all public bodies when purchasing seafood, aiming to ensure purchases come from sustainable species and stocks.
Requires demonstrable sustainability evidence (criteria or certifications) before procurement.
Sets out how sustainability must be demonstrated, potentially including standards and reporting.
Could affect the seafood supply chain and fisheries management by tying public contracts to sustainability rules.
Includes provisions for connected purposes related to sustainable seafood procurement.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons, an early stage in its passage. If it progresses, it would move to Committee stage for detailed examination and potential amendments.

Voting

The provided voting record relates to a Lords vote on a related Procurement Bill rather than a direct Commons vote on this Seafood Bill. It shows a division of 274 Aye to 194 No on the Lords’ motion to disagree with a Lords amendment. The accompanying party positions suggest Conservatives and some allied groups voted in favour in that vote, while Labour and several opposition parties voted against.

Who is affected?

Public bodies in the UK (central and local government, NHS bodies, schools and other public sector organisations) when purchasing seafoodSeafood suppliers, fishermen, fish processors and other parts of the seafood supply chainConsumers and taxpayers who fund public procurementEnvironmental and conservation groups interested in sustainable fishing practices

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How Parties Are Voting

Based on 1 recorded vote • Sorted by % Aye

ConservativeGenerally For

62 / 0

Democratic Unionist PartyGenerally For

3 / 0

Reform UKGenerally For

3 / 0

Labour (Co-op)Generally Against

0 / 122

Liberal DemocratGenerally Against

0 / 9

Scottish National PartyGenerally Against

0 / 5

Social Democratic & Labour PartyGenerally Against

0 / 1

Plaid CymruGenerally Against

0 / 1

IndependentGenerally Against

0 / 1

Sinn FéinMixed

0 / 0

SpeakerMixed

0 / 0

Your PartyMixed

0 / 0

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Public Bodies (Procurement of Seafood)

1 Jan 1970

On 24 February 2010, the House of Commons was asked, under the Ten Minute Rule motion, to give leave for this Bill to be introduced. The sponsor was allowed 10 minutes to support the Bill and there was ten minutes for other MPs to comment. The House agreed and the Bill was read a first time.

Private Member's Bills are often not printed until close to a Second Reading debate. If the text of the Bill is not available on these pages and you want information about the Bill then you would need to contact the Member sponsoring the Bill.

The Order for Second Reading has lapsed as this Bill has not been printed and can make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (1)

Public Bodies (Procurement of Seafood) Bill | TrackPolitics