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)

Parliament last updated

8 April 2010

In Plain English

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Hydrofluorocarbons Limitation Bill aims to limit the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in certain premises by creating a regulatory framework. It seeks to reduce reliance on high-global-warming-potential refrigerants and encourage lower-emission alternatives. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and was introduced in 2010 by Clive Efford of Labour (Co-op).

Key Points

Aims to limit the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in certain premises.
Provides a regulatory framework to support the limitation (and associated measures).
Targets premises with HFC-based cooling or related equipment.
Originated in the Commons; first reading on 9 March 2010; sponsor is Clive Efford (Labour (Co‑op)).

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons. It has completed its first reading in 2010, but no further stages are recorded here.

Who is affected?

Building owners and occupiers of premises with HFC-based cooling or equipmentHVAC installers, engineers and service techniciansRefrigerant manufacturers and suppliersLocal authorities and regulatory bodiesThe wider public through environmental outcomes

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

9 Mar 2010

2nd readingCommons

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Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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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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