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Hydrofluorocarbons Limitation Bill

A Bill to make provision for limiting the use of hydrofluorocarbons in certain premises; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Clive EffordLabour (Co-op)

Last Updated

8 April 2010

In Plain English

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The Hydrofluorocarbons Limitation Bill would introduce rules to limit the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in particular premises and systems, such as cooling and refrigeration. It also includes connected provisions to support enforcement and the transition to lower-emission alternatives.

Key Points

Limits the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in designated premises and systems.
Empowers the government to designate covered premises and set timelines or limits.
Creates compliance requirements for selling, installing and using HFC‑containing equipment.
Includes enforcement provisions to ensure adherence.
Supports the move to low‑GWP (global warming potential) alternatives and aligns with environmental protection goals.

Progress

Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to Committee stage for detailed scrutiny before continuing to the next readings.

Who is affected?

Businesses and organisations that use or install HFC-containing equipment (e.g., supermarkets, restaurants, offices, factories)Building owners, landlords and facilities managersRefrigeration and air conditioning engineers and installersManufacturers and suppliers of HFC-containing equipmentPublic sector bodies and local authorities with HFC-based systems

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Hydrofluorocarbons Limitation

1 Jan 1970

On 9 March 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 2009-10 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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