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Decarbonisation and Economic Strategy Bill
A Bill to place duties on the Secretary of State to decarbonise the United Kingdom economy and to eradicate inequality; to establish a ten-year economic and public investment strategy that prioritises decarbonisation, community and employee-led transition from high-carbon to low and zero-carbon industry, and the eradication of inequality; to require the Government to report on its adherence to the strategy; to establish higher environmental standards for air, water and green spaces; to make provision to protect and restore natural habitats; and for connected purposes.
The story so farThe Decarbonisation and Economic Strategy Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 26 March 2019 by Caroline Lucas (Green Party). 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
- 1st reading Commons 26 Mar 2019
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 6 Sep 2019.