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House of Commons · General Debate

Wellbeing of Future Generations

24 March 2020 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Caroline Lucas Green Brighton Pavilion

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Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Caroline Lucas raised concerns about wellbeing of future generations in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Moves to introduce a Bill requiring public bodies to act in pursuit of the UK's environmental, social, economic and cultural wellbeing by meeting specified objectives.
  • The bill establishes a Commissioner for Future Generations for the United Kingdom and a Joint Parliamentary Committee on Future Generations.
  • Companies are required to consider the impact of their activities on the UK's wellbeing according to the proposed bill.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Caroline Lucas Green Brighton Pavilion

Moves to introduce a Bill requiring public bodies to act in pursuit of the UK's environmental, social, economic and cultural wellbeing by meeting wellbeing objectives, publishing future generations impact assessments, accounting for preventative spending, and through public services contracts. The bill also establishes a Commissioner for Future Generations for the United Kingdom, a Joint Parliamentary Committee on Future Generations, and requires companies to consider the impact of their activities on the UK's wellbeing.

Other contributors (1)
  • Caroline Lucas Green Brighton Pavilion

    Pays tribute to co-sponsors and supporters. Emphasises that despite current circumstances, the Bill is relevant in ensuring long-term thinking and prioritising future generations' wellbeing. Outlines provisions for an independent UK commissioner for future generations, national indicators measuring progress towards wellbeing goals, balancing needs of present with future, company activities related to wellbeing, a joint parliamentary committee, and reporting on preventive expenditure.

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