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Coal Extraction and Use Bill

A Bill to require Parliamentary approval of coal extraction from new coal mines commissioned after November 2022; to require the Secretary of State to set targets for phasing out the extraction and use of coal and to report to Parliament on performance against those targets; to require the Secretary of State to publish a strategy for increasing the use of renewable energy sources for steel production in place of coal; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Coal Extraction and Use Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 13 December 2022 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). It is now at first reading in the House of Commons. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 31 Oct 2023.