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Bill · started in the Commons

Nature Bill

A Bill to set biodiversity and other targets for 2040; to establish a Natural Capital Committee; to require local authorities to maintain local ecological network strategies; to identify species threatened with extinction; to make provision for access to high quality natural green space; and to include education about the natural environment in the curriculum for maintained schools.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Nature Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 24 February 2015 by Sir John Randall (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 24 Feb 2015
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Mar 2015.