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Sites of Special Scientific Interest (Designation) Bill

A Bill to transfer the power to designate sites of special scientific interest from Natural England to the Secretary of State; to make provision about the exercise of that power by the Secretary of State; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Sites of Special Scientific Interest (Designation) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 13 March 2024 by Derek Thomas (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 13 Mar 2024
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

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