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Business of the House (Environment Bill: Carry-over)
26 January 2021
Lead MP
Rebecca Pow
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
ClimateParliamentary Procedure
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Rebecca Pow raised concerns about business of the house (environment bill: carry-over) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Ms Pow moved a carry-over motion to ensure that proceedings on the Environment Bill are resumed in the next Session of Parliament if not completed by its conclusion. She emphasised the Government's commitment to creating an ambitious environmental programme, highlighting several key areas such as cleaner air, biodiversity enhancement, and waste reduction. The Bill includes legally binding targets and oversight from a new Office for Environmental Protection. Despite procedural challenges due to the pandemic, she assured that work on delivering these improvements is ongoing and will continue until Royal Assent in autumn.
Rebecca Pow
Con
Cornwall West
Ms Pow moved a carry-over motion for the Environment Bill to ensure its passage after the current session. She noted that this is essential due to delays caused by the pandemic and outlined various environmental improvements proposed in the Bill, including legally binding targets and an Office for Environmental Protection.
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