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Climate Change Bill

Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2021-22

Last updated: 29 April 2022 at 14:21

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Long title

A Bill to place a duty on the Government to declare a climate emergency; to amend the Climate Change Act 2008 to bring forward the date by which the United Kingdom is required to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions; to place a duty on the Government to create and implement a strategy to achieve objectives related to climate change, including for the creation of environmentally-friendly jobs; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on proposals for increased taxation of large companies to generate revenue to be spent to further those objectives; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Colum Eastwood
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Foyle

Current version of the Bill

Bill 21 2021-22 (as introduced)
7 December 2021
Commons

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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