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Green Jobs (Definition and Promotion) Bill

A Bill to define the term “green jobs”; to require the Secretary of State to publish a strategy for their creation, including setting targets relating to green jobs, skills, and training; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on performance in implementing that strategy; to require the Secretary of State to publish a plan to increase take-up of National Vocational Qualification courses related to low-carbon services; to establish a Commission to advise the Government and local authorities on increasing the availability of jobs in the low-carbon economy, including in areas with high levels of deprivation, and on ensuring access to good quality green jobs across the United Kingdom; to require the Commission to consult workers, communities, non-governmental organisations, businesses, and industry representatives; to require local authorities to report to the Commission on the availability in green jobs in their areas; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Green Jobs (Definition and Promotion) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 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 1 Nov 2023.