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Wellbeing of Future Generations
24 March 2020
Lead MP
Caroline Lucas
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Economy
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Caroline Lucas raised concerns about wellbeing of future generations in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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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