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Bill · started in the Commons

Members of Parliament (Oil and Gas Companies) Bill

A Bill to require the Leader of the House of Commons to move a Motion prohibiting Members of Parliament from receiving any financial or other benefit from oil and gas companies; to require the Leader of the House to publish proposals for divestment of the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund from oil and gas companies; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Members of Parliament (Oil and Gas Companies) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 December 2023 by Richard Burgon (Labour). 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 11 Dec 2023
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 Feb 2025.