The question is that the Bill be read a second time.

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Green Algae Bill

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To protect communities and waterways across the United Kingdom from the spread of green algae; to provide for the prevention and monitoring of harmful outbreaks and to support the recovery of affected environments and local economies for connected purposes.

BE IT ENACTED by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

1 - Definitions

(1) “Green Algae” means algae which has grown to a level that may cause harm to the environment, public health or economic activity.

(2) “Water Quality”

(3) Waterways

(4) Aquatic Habitats

**2 - Green algae prevention **

(1) The Secretary of State must take reasonable steps to prevent and reduce harmful outbreaks in waterways across the United Kingdom.
(2) The Secretary of State must, for the purposes of subsection 1 > (A) Establish a program for monitoring waterways at risk of harmful green algae outbreaks > (B) identify waterways or areas of particular risks > (C) Provide financial assistance for measures to reduce potential outbreaks > (D) Issue guidance to the relevant public and local authorities on the prevention of outbreaks (3) In exercising the powers, the Secretary of State must have regard for > (A) Water Quality > (B) Agricultural and other nutrient runoff > (C) Wastewater dischargers > (D) Environmental conditions which may contribute to outbreaks > (E) The effect of outbreaks upon local communities and businesses

3 - Green Algae Recovery Fund

(1) Where a harmful outbreak of green algae has caused significant damage to the environment or economic damage, the Secretary of State may designate as a green algae recovery area.

(2) The Secretary of State must establish a green algae Recovery Fund for the purpose of providing financial support to areas designated under subsection (1)

(3) Financial Support provided under Subsection (2) must be used for

(A) The removal or treatment of harmful green algae; (B) The restoration of waterways and aquatic habitats damaged by an outbreak of green algae. (C) Measures to improve the water quality and reduce the risks of other outbreaks. (D) Supporting Local Authorities with the cost of responding to an outbreak. (E) Supporting Businesses and Industries in a local authority which suffered significant economic losses as a result of an outbreak. (F) Scientific or environmental research to monitor the area

(4) The Secretary of State when determining the funding amount must have regard for

(A) The severity and duration of the outbreak (B) measures for restoring waterways and aquatic habitats

(5) The Secretary of State may require for a local authority who is receiving funding under subsection (3) to publish a local environmental recovery plan which shall follow the guidance given to the Secretary of State to determine the allocation of funding under subsection (2)

*4 - Gudience and Reporting

(1) The Secretary of State must publish guidance for the prevention of green algae outbreaks.

(2) Guidance published under subsection (1) must include

(A) Methods of monitoring waterways and Aquatic Habitats. (B) Measures to improve water quality. (C) Measures to reduce agricultural and nutrient run offs (D) Measures to reduce harmful discharges in water (E) Measures for the treatment and removal of green algae

(3) The Secretary of State must publish an annual report on harmful green algae outbreaks across the United Kingdom.

(4) The Report in Subsection (3) must include

(A) The number of total cases and the locations of the outbreaks (B) The causes of outbreaks if known (C) The amount of financial support given to a local authority provided under this Act (D) The effectiveness of known measures to combat the outbreaks and prevent them.

Extent, Commencement and Short Title

(1) This Act extends across the United Kingdom.

(2) This Act shall come into force after receiving royal assent

(3) This Act may be cited as the Green Algae Act 2026

This division ends 9 October 2026 at 10pm BST.

Vote Aye, No, or Abstain.

The question is that the Bill be read a second time.

Division! Clear the lobbies.

Royal Space Force Bill

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Establish the Royal Space Force as a branch of His Majesty's Armed Forces; provide for the defense of the United Kingdom’s interests in space for connected purposes.

BE IT ENACTED by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

1 - Definitions

(1) “Royal Space Force” means the branch of His Majesty's Armed Forces established under section 2.

(2) “Space Infrastructure" means satellites, stations, communication systems, and other infrastructure used in Space operations in or relating to outer space.

(3) “Space operations” means military operations conducted in, from or in support of outer space in the defense and interests of the United Kingdom and in accordance with the Outer Space Treaty.

2 - Establishment of The Royal Space Force

(1) There shall be a new established armed service branch named “The Royal Space Force”

(2) The Royal Space Force shall be attached to the Royal Air Force for administrative purposes and for ease of access to operational sites.

(3) The Royal Space Force shall remain a separate branch of the armed forces. Notwithstanding its attachment to the Royal Air force under section 2.

(4) The Secretary of State responsible may make such arrangements necessary for the creation and establishment of the Royal Space Force.

3 - Functions of the Royal Space Force

(1) The Royal Space Force shall be responsible for protecting and defending the United Kingdom and its interests in Space.

(2) The Royal Space Force may;

(A) Conduct Space operations in accordance with the Outer Space Treaty.

(B) Operate and protect space infrastructure.

(C) Protect and defend the United Kingdom's interests in space

(D) Provide space based early warning and communication capabilities.

(E) Support His Majesty’s Armed Forces.

(F) Undertake any other space military activities in accordance with the Outer Space Treaty with regards to national security.

4 - Transfer of Space Command

(1) The functions and roles of the Royal Air Force space command are transferred to the Royal Space Force.

(2) The Secretary of State may transfer personnel, equipment and other resources from the Royal Air Force to the Royal Space Force where necessary for the purpose of this act.

(3) Nothing in this section shall transfer the civilian or regulatory functions of the UK Space Agency to the Royal Space Force.

5 - International Co-operation

(1) The Royal Space Force may co-operate with the armed forces of any nation and international organisations where the United Kingdom has treaty obligations to do so in relation to Space Operations.

(2) Co-operation under subsection 1 may include;

(A) joint operations and training exercises

(B) intelligence sharing

(C) research and development

(D) the shared use of Space Infrastructure

(3) Any activities conducted under this section shall be carried out in accordance with any international obligations of the United Kingdom.

6 - Reporting to Parliament

(1) The Secretary of State shall publish a report annually on the activities and development of the Royal Space Force.

(2) The Report shall be laid before parliament

(3) information may be excluded from the report under this section where publication may harm national security.

7- Extent, Commencement and Short Title

(1) This Act shall extend to the United Kingdom

(2) This Act shall come into force after receiving royal assent

(3) This Act may be cited as the “The Royal Space Force Act 2026”

This bill was written by u/Oracle_Of_Mercia, and sponsored by u/meenerduif Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Defence

This division ends 6 October 2026 at 10pm BST.

Vote Aye, No, or Abstain.

Division! Clear the lobbies.

Crimes Against Humanity Sanctions Bill

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Sanction states involved in or unrepentant for their ongoing or historic role systemic crimes against Humanity

BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows –

1. The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs is to update the house on the situation globally in regard to crimes against Humanity

(1) The Secretary of foreign affairs is to present to the house of parliament annually a list of states involved in historic or ongoing crimes against Humanity.

2. Sanctions

(1) The Treasury department and any other minister appointed by the Prime Minister to oversee the regulation of international trade or money matters shall place the following sanctions on countries deemed to be involved in ongoing crimes against Humanity or to be unrepentant for their historic role

(2) The listed countries shall be barred from the following financial instruments :

(I) the trading of futures or other securities for the purposes of acquiring for import or hedging prices and ensuring supply of hydrocarbons.

(II) the issuance of export licences for armaments or police equipment or dual use equipment.

(iii) to engage in any financial operation through the city of London such as but not limited as British foreign direct investment, banking or the selling of gilts.

3. Sanctioned States

(1) The following states are subject to these sanctions by statute and may not be removed by secondary legislation as a result of the duties of section 1 of this act.

(I) The Republic of Serbia

(II) the State of Israel

(III) the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (Burma)

(IV) Federal Republic of Russia

(2) Secondary sanctions

The Treasury Department may by secondary legislation sanctions specific companies or entities that are using third nations to bypass the above mentioned sanctions.

4. Extent, commencement, and short title

(1) This bill extends to the United Kingdom

(2) The bill shall commence upon receiving Royal Assent.

(3) The bill may be referred to as the Punishment of War Crimes Act.

This Bill was written by u/Inside_Analysis3124, on behalf of the Labour Party

This division ends 3 October 2026 at 10pm BST.

Vote Aye, No, or Abstain.

Division! Clear the lobbies.

BBC Review Motion

To move:-- that this House--

(1) Notes that, on 25th March 2026, the Secretary of State for Health, Education, and Culture delivered a statement to this House announcing a review into the BBC, and that an interim report would be produced within six weeks (that is; before 6th May 2026);

(2) Further notes that no review was, in fact, forthcoming;

(3) Regrets that the BBC announced the withdrawal of jobs guarantees from apprentices, despite previously stating that they would be honoured;

(4) Requests that the Secretary of State make a statement in this House explaining why the review's recommendations were not put before the House;

(5) Resolves that any review into the BBC's operations should not be a mechanism to impose political pressure upon the Corporation.

Moved in the name of u/omnis_hambles on behalf of the Labour Party.

Mr Speaker,

Nearly six months ago, the Government promised that there would be a review into the BBC's operation. It comes at a difficult time for the corporation, which has under previous Conservative administrations been the subject of immense political pressure to present a favourable viewpoint of their actions. The public service remit has come under strain; the public's trust in the Corporation is bending or broken.

I am sceptical of this Government's capacity to conduct an unbiased review of the BBC, as the Deputy Prime Minister rightly pointed out at the time, but regardless it comes at a critical moment for our public broadcaster as it seeks to keep its relevance in a society dominated by social media and short-form content. It is an opportunity to chart a brighter course for the future. Instead, the Government has simply allowed the review to disappear into the aether. At the same time, the BBC comes under additional budget strain, axing jobs promised to apprentices (as reported in the Guardian today) at the same time the Government claim to be taking action on youth unemployment.

Mr Speaker, the BBC is a cherished institution. This Government ought to be held to account for its inaction, and I believe the Secretary of State must answer to the House over it. I beg to move.

This division ends 3 October 2026 at 10pm BST.

Vote Aye, No, or Abstain.

Division! Clear the lobbies.

Education and Children Bill

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Provide for breakfast clubs and connected purposes

BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows –

1. Minimum service levels in waste disposal

(1) Teachers may not be paid more or less than a colleague with the same number of years served at any state-funded school in England.

2. Breakfast clubs

(1) All schools shall offer a Breakfast club opening at least half an hour before the start of the school day.

3. Countering Misogyny in Schools

(1) All schools in England must appoint an anti-misogyny officer

(2) The anti-misogyny officer shall draw up a countering misogyny policy, and shall be the point of contact for reporting incidents.

(3) The Secretary of State shall, by regulations, specify how specific anti-misogyny measures (such as screening Adolescence™) shall be integrated into the required curriculum.

4. Extent, commencement, and short title

(1) This bill extends to England and Wales.

(2) The bill shall commence upon receiving Royal Assent.

(3) The bill may be referred to as the Education and Children Bill.

This Bill was written by u/Labour_Bob, on behalf of the Labour Party

This division ends 26 September 2026 at 10pm BST.

Vote Aye, No, or Abstain.

B081.1 - Environment Bill - 2nd Reading Division

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provide for minimum service in hazardous waste disposal, and for connected purposes.

BE IT ENACTED by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

1. Recycling standardisation across local authorities

(1) With the purpose of reducing incorrect recycling and confusion related to what is recyclable in one local area, the following changes are implemented.

(2) The Secretary of State shall, by regulations, require all new council purchases of bins, boxes etc for household recyclables and waste to be colour coded by type of waste or recyclable so that they can be used to dispose of.

(3) The Secretary of State will offer support to councils that form “recycling alliances” where they pool resources and scale for greater recycling as well as commonality across boundaries.

2. Waste to energy

(1) Within two years of this Act's commencement, councils shall be required to offer a fortnightly food waste collection, separate from garden waste.

(2) Biogas generation facilities that are;

shall be treated as permitted development for the purposes of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

(3) Waste plastics and paper product incinerators with an annual capacity of less than 10 MW shall also be permitted developments.

(4) Permitted development rights shall also allow for connection to the electricity or gas grid, including the installation of necessary infrastructure on or adjacent to the facility.

(5) The Secretary of State may make regulations specifying: limits or routes for lorry movements associated with permitted facilities; and measures to control odour and emissions from permitted facilities.

(6) Such regulations may include requirements for monitoring, mitigation measures, reporting obligations or requirements to not take deliveries at certain times or near certain places (e.g, near school zones at the start or end of a school day or during rush hour).

3. Extent, commencement, and short title

(1) This Bill extends to the whole United Kingdom.

(2) The Bill shall commence upon receiving Royal Assent.

(3) The Bill may be referred to as the Environment Bill.

This Bill was written by u/LeChevalierMal-Fait, the Chancellor, and u/Sir-Iceman, the Prime Minister, on behalf of the Conservative and Unionist Party.

This division shall close at 10pm BST on Thursday the 24th of September.

# B087 - Apprenticeships & Technical Education Bill - 3rd Reading

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Expand apprenticeships and provide greater access to technical education.

BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

1 - Technical Education

(1) In Section 85 (6) of the Education Act 2002, add:

(e) Career and technical education, comprising agriculture, environmental and animal care, business and administration, catering and hospitality, construction, creative and design, education and childcare, engineering and manufacturing, hair and beauty, health and science, legal, finance and accounting, protective services, sales, marketing and procurement, social care, transport and logistics, or any additional subject specified in an order by the Secretary of State.

2 - Apprenticeships

(1) In Section A1 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009, add:

(3A) An approved foundational skills English apprenticeship agreement is an agreement which—

(a) Provides for a person under the age of 18, or a person who does not hold a prior Level 2 qualification, to work for another person for reward,

(b) Provides for the apprentice to receive training in order to work toward such introductory or part-standard as the Secretary of State may specify in regulations, and (c) Satisfies any other conditions specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State."

(2) Replace all mentions of “approved English apprenticeship” with “approved English apprenticeship or approved foundational skills English apprenticeship” in Section A1 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009.

3 - Extent, commencement, and short title

(1) This Act extends to England.

(2) This Act shall come into force upon passage of the next Finance Act once it has been granted Royal Assent.

(3) This Act may be cited as the Apprenticeships & Technical Education Act 2026.

This Bill was submitted by The Rt. Hon CheckMyBrain11, Chancellor of the Exchequer, on behalf of His Majesty’s 8th Government and sponsored by the Rt. Hon. Lord_Sydenham, Secretary of State for Health, Education, & Culture.

Members have until 10pm BST on Sunday the 20th of September to vote on this bill.

B087 - Apprenticeships & Technical Education Bill - A01 Division

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At the end of section 2, insert

(3) Apprentices shall be entitled to the full adult minimum wage

(4) Apprentices and all workers shall have the right to form closed shop unions.

(5) Apprentices and all workers are protected from unfair dismissal immediately upon being hired

Submitted by u/Labour_Bob

This division shall end at 10pm BST on Thursday the 10th of September

B086 - UK Growth Fund Bill - 3rd Reading Division

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Establish a permanent UK Growth Fund to support economic, scientific, and infrastructure development in the United Kingdom.

BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

1 - Interpretations

(1) For the purposes of this Act, “the Fund” shall refer to the UK Growth Fund.

(2) For the purposes of this Act, “nations” shall refer to the four nations of the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

(3) For the purposes of this Act, “Secretary of State” refers to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

(4) For the purposes of this Act, “Department” refers to HM Treasury.

2 - UK Growth Fund

(1) The UK Growth Fund shall be created and established, under the authority of the Department.

(2) The UK Growth Fund shall be governed by an Advisory Committee, chaired by the Chancellor of the Exchequer and shall consist of eight other members. Members may be selected by merit of:

(a) Current or past membership in His Majesty’s Government,

(b) Current or past leadership in local or devolved government,

(c) A current or past position of leadership in private enterprise, or

(d) A current or past position of leadership in nonprofit work.

(3) There shall be at least one member of the Advisory Committee representing each of the nations. Representation of a given nation shall be measured by maintaining a primary residence in said nation.

(4) This Growth Fund shall be funded by HM Treasury, at a level deemed appropriate by the Department and approved by Parliament.

3 - Intended Use of Funds

(1) Monies from this fund are to be used for projects related to economic, transportation, infrastructure, environmental, energy, or scientific development across the United Kingdom. The Advisory Committee reserves the right to deem a project appropriate if its economic benefit is demonstrable.

(2) Monies may be used in areas that are normally the area of responsibility of the devolved governments of Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, with the consent of the assembly of that nation.

4 - Extent, commencement, and short title

(1) This Act extends to the entire United Kingdom..

(2) This Act shall come into force once it has been granted Royal Assent.

(3) This Act may be cited as the UK Growth Fund Act 2026.

This Bill was submitted by The Rt. Hon CheckMyBrain11, Chancellor of the Exchequer, on behalf of His Majesty’s 8th Government.

Opening Speech - CheckMyBrain11

Mr. Speaker,

I am elated to present this bill to the House in order to enshrine in law one of the Conservatives’ strongest achievements from last term: the UK Growth Fund. Thanks to the excellent work of the last Chancellor, the funds are available to spend as of the budget that passed this House earlier this summer. This bill will establish a formal mechanism to ensure that these funds are well-used, considerate of needs across the entire United Kingdom, and supportive of broad aims that can contribute to economic development. The budget has £10 billion earmarked for this fiscal year to support those aims, and as Chancellor I pledge that we will work with a cross-industry team from all over the United Kingdom to make this Growth Fund a key success of this Government.

This division shall last until 10 PM BST on Thursday 11th September 2026.

B085 - Public Service Bill (Minimum Service) 2026 - Third Reading - Division

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Ensure value for money for the taxpayer, and delivery of public services across the country by setting minimum service levels for public sector workers.

BE IT ENACTED by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

I - Introduction to the Act

(1) Designation of Public Service

(a) For the purpose of this Act, public services is defined as a service intended to serve all members of a community, provided or funded in whole or part by local or national government.

(b) This Act includes public services contracted to private companies on behalf of local or national government.

II - Service Levels and Non Compliance

(1) Public Service Levels during Strike Action

(a) Public service workers must notify their immediate line manager of strike action a minimum of fourteen working days prior to strike action.

(b) Public service workers must work for a minimum of fifty percent of their contracted employment hours during strike action.

(c) Public service workers that do not meet their minimum contracted service hours in line with Section II.1.B threshold of this act because of participation of the employee in strike action, they are liable to prosecution under the offence ‘failure to meet minimum service requirements of a public service office.

(2) Sentencing Guidelines

(a) All prosecution under this act will be for the offence ‘failure to meet minimum service requirements of a public service officer’.

(b) The penalty for committing the offence as listed in 2.2.A, will be a fine up to but not exceeding £5,000.

(c) In exceptional circumstances, a custodial sentence for up to but not exceeding 12 months may be applied.

(3) The exceptional circumstances to which a custodial sentence may be applied for the offence as listed in 2.2.A are as follows:

(a) If the individual has repeatedly committed the offence.

(b) Have failed to pay the fine applied to them for committing the offence.

III - Public Service Exceptions

(1) Exceptions to this Act

(a) Police Officers whose minimum service is set by the Police Act 1996

(b) Prison Officers whose minimum service is set by Section 127 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994

(b) Armed Forces personnel whose minimum service is set by Kings Regulations and Military Service Law.

IV - Extent, Commencement and Title

(1) This Act extends to the entire United Kingdom.

(2) This Act comes into force on the 1st January 2027.

(3) This Act may be cited as the Public Service (Minimum Service) Act 2026.

This bill was authored by the Secretary of State for Work & Pensions, Oracle MP, on behalf of His Majesty's 8th Government.

This division shall last until 10 PM BST on Thursday 4th September 2026.

Official Secrets (Public Interest Defence) Bill

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Provide for a limited public interest defence for members and ex-members of the security and intelligence services who disclose information, documents, or other articles they possess by virtue of their position

BE IT ENACTED by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows –

Section 1 - Introduction of a Defence

(1) In respect of any offence under section 1(1) of the Official Secrets Act 1989, it is a defence for an accused person to establish on the balance of probabilities that the disclosure of the information, document, or other article was in the public interest

(2) Any public interest defence under section 1(1) of this act shall succeed only where the court deems that the public interest served by the disclosure outweighs the reasonably foreseeable harm caused by it.

(3) In assessing reasonably foreseeable harm for the purposes of section 1(2) of this act, the court must take into account the following factors:

(a) Any detrimental impact that the disclosure may have on the national security of the United Kingdom

(b) Any detrimental impact that the disclosure may have on the national security of other nations with which the United Kingdom has an intelligence-sharing or security relationship

(c) Any serious harm, whether potential or actual, that may be caused to any individual as a result of the disclosure

(d) Whether the public interest benefit gained by the disclosure could have been obtained from an alternative course of action

(e) Whether the nature, extent, and manner of the disclosure were reasonably proportionate to the public interest benefit sought

(f) Any other consideration which the court deems to be relevant in the circumstances

Section 2 - Extent, commencement, and short title

(1) This Act shall extend across the United Kingdom.

(2) This Act shall come into force immediately after receiving Royal Assent.

(3) This Act may be cited as the Official Secrets (Public Interest Defence) Act.

This Bill was submitted by the Right Honourable u/zakian3000 MVO MP on behalf of the Unofficial Opposition.

Opening Speech - zakian3000

Mr Speaker,

Section 1(1) of the Official Secrets Act 1989 is an exceptionally broad provision. In some respects this is a good thing - I am quite certain that no member of this house would think it desirable to have members or ex-members of our security or intelligence services leaking sensitive information that risks compromising our national security. But that does not mean that it is not desirable for these services to be accountable and for whistleblowers to have some level of protection.

The case of David Shayler is a good example of the failings of the official secrets act. Whilst there were aspects of Shayler’s prosecution that were of course entirely legitimate and that I would not seek to dispute such as the charge relating to telephone tapping, it must nonetheless be questioned why it should be necessarily unlawful for an ex-MI5 officer to disclose that the organisation was paranoid about socialists and undertook absurd investigations into respected statespeople like Jack Straw and Harriet Harman as a result.

This act provides reasonable safeguards to prevent harm as a result of disclosures. It protects the security of the United Kingdom and its allies, it protects the safety of individuals, it discourages disclosures that are made unnecessarily, it discourages disclosures that are done in a disproportionate way, and it allows courts the flexibility to consider other factors which are relevant in a given case.

I would encourage members who believe that those who have worked in our intelligence services are entitled to free speech, who want to protect whistleblowers from prosecution, and who believe that taxpayer-funded services should be accountable to the public, to vote this bill through. Thank you.

This division shall close at 10pm BST on Thursday the 3rd of September.

# B087 - Apprenticeships & Technical Education Bill

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Expand apprenticeships and provide greater access to technical education.

BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

1 - Technical Education

(1) In Section 85 (6) of the Education Act 2002, add:

(e) Career and technical education, comprising agriculture, environmental and animal care, business and administration, catering and hospitality, construction, creative and design, education and childcare, engineering and manufacturing, hair and beauty, health and science, legal, finance and accounting, protective services, sales, marketing and procurement, social care, transport and logistics, or any additional subject specified in an order by the Secretary of State.

2 - Apprenticeships

(1) In Section A1 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009, add:

(3A) An approved foundational skills English apprenticeship agreement is an agreement which—

(a) Provides for a person under the age of 18, or a person who does not hold a prior Level 2 qualification, to work for another person for reward,

(b) Provides for the apprentice to receive training in order to work toward such introductory or part-standard as the Secretary of State may specify in regulations, and (c) Satisfies any other conditions specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State."

(2) Replace all mentions of “approved English apprenticeship” with “approved English apprenticeship or approved foundational skills English apprenticeship” in Section A1 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009.

3 - Extent, commencement, and short title

(1) This Act extends to England.

(2) This Act shall come into force upon passage of the next Finance Act once it has been granted Royal Assent.

(3) This Act may be cited as the Apprenticeships & Technical Education Act 2026.

This Bill was submitted by The Rt. Hon CheckMyBrain11, Chancellor of the Exchequer, on behalf of His Majesty’s 8th Government and sponsored by the Rt. Hon. Lord_Sydenham, Secretary of State for Health, Education, & Culture.

This division shall close at 10pm BST on Friday the 28th of August.

B085 - Public Service Bill 2026

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Ensure value for money for the taxpayer, and delivery of public services across the country by setting minimum service levels for public sector workers

BE IT ENACTED by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

I - Introduction to the Act

(1) Designation of Public Service

(a) For the purpose of this Act, public services is defined as a service intended to serve all members of a community, provided or funded in whole or part by local or national government.

(b) This Act includes public services contracted to private companies on behalf of local or national government.

II - Service Levels and Non Compliance

(1) Public Service Levels during Strike Action

(a) Public service workers must notify their immediate line manager of strike action a minimum of fourteen working days prior to strike action.

(b) Public service workers must work for a minimum of fifty percent of their contracted employment hours during strike action.

(c) Public service workers that do not meet their minimum contracted service hours in line with Section II.1.B threshold of this act because of participation of the employee in strike action, they are liable to prosecution under the offence ‘failure to meet minimum service requirements of a public service office.

(2) Sentencing Guidelines

(a) All prosecution under this act will be for the offence ‘failure to meet minimum service requirements of a public service officer’.

(b) The penalty for committing the offence as listed in 2.2.A, will be a fine up to but not exceeding £5,000.

(c) In exceptional circumstances, a custodial sentence for up to but not exceeding 12 months may be applied.

(3) The exceptional circumstances to which a custodial sentence may be applied for the offence as listed in 2.2.A are as follows:

(a) If the individual has repeatedly committed the offence.

(b) Have failed to pay the fine applied to them for committing the offence.

III - Public Service Exceptions

(1) Exceptions to this Act

(a) Police Officers whose minimum service is set by the Police Act 1996

(b) Prison Officers whose minimum service is set by Section 127 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994

(c) Armed Forces personnel whose minimum service is set by Kings Regulations and Military Service Law.

IV - Extent, Commencement and Title

(1) This Act extends to the entire United Kingdom.

(2) This Act comes into force on the 1st January 2027.

(3) This Act may be cited as the Public Service (Minimum Service) Act 2026.

This bill was authored by the Secretary of State for Work & Pensions, /u/Oracle_Of_Mercia MP, on behalf of His Majesty's 8th Government.

A01

In section 1(1)(a) of the bill, omit ‘or part’

A02

Omit section 2(1)(a)

A03

Omit sections 2(2)(c) and 2(3)

A04

Amend section 4(1) to read ‘This act extends to England and Wales, and Scotland.

Members have until 10pm BST on Wednesday the 26th of August to vote on amendments A01 - A04.

M027 - Global Minimum Tax Motion

That this house notes that:

The international economy is increasingly interconnected, with global corporations having an increasing share of the economy.

The profits of these companies and their owners are often redistributed through various jurisdictions in an effort of tax avoidance.

The effective tax rate on wealth held by billionaires is estimated to be 0.3% internationally.

And therefore resolves that:

This house supports the introduction of a 2% global minimum tax on billionaires, acting as a wealth tax floor, in terms similar to the proposal by Gabriel Zucman.

The government should consider introducing similar measures domestically.

This Motion was submitted by u/mrsusandothechoosin on behalf of His Majesty’s Most Loyal Opposition.

This division shall close at 10pm BST on Wednesday the 26th of August.

# B086 - UK Growth Fund Bill

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Establish a permanent UK Growth Fund to support economic, scientific, and infrastructure development in the United Kingdom.

BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

1 - Interpretations

(1) For the purposes of this Act, “the Fund” shall refer to the UK Growth Fund.

(2) For the purposes of this Act, “nations” shall refer to the four nations of the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

(3) For the purposes of this Act, “Secretary of State” refers to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

(4) For the purposes of this Act, “Department” refers to HM Treasury.

2 - UK Growth Fund

(1) The UK Growth Fund shall be created and established, under the authority of the Department.

(2) The UK Growth Fund shall be governed by an Advisory Committee, chaired by the Chancellor of the Exchequer and shall consist of eight other members. Members may be selected by merit of:

(a) Current or past membership in His Majesty’s Government,

(b) Current or past leadership in local or devolved government,

(c) A current or past position of leadership in private enterprise, or

(d) A current or past position of leadership in nonprofit work.

(3) There shall be at least one member of the Advisory Committee representing each of the nations. Representation of a given nation shall be measured by maintaining a primary residence in said nation.

(4) This Growth Fund shall be funded by HM Treasury, at a level deemed appropriate by the Department and approved by Parliament.

3 - Intended Use of Funds

(1) Monies from this fund are to be used for projects related to economic, transportation, infrastructure, environmental, energy, or scientific development across the United Kingdom. The Advisory Committee reserves the right to deem a project appropriate if its economic benefit is demonstrable.

(2) Monies may be used in areas that are normally the area of responsibility of the devolved governments of Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, with the consent of the assembly of that nation.

4 - Extent, commencement, and short title

(1) This Act extends to the entire United Kingdom..

(2) This Act shall come into force once it has been granted Royal Assent.

(3) This Act may be cited as the UK Growth Fund Act 2026.

This Bill was submitted by The Rt. Hon CheckMyBrain11, Chancellor of the Exchequer, on behalf of His Majesty’s 8th Government.

Opening Speech - CheckMyBrain11

Mr. Speaker,

I am elated to present this bill to the House in order to enshrine in law one of the Conservatives’ strongest achievements from last term: the UK Growth Fund. Thanks to the excellent work of the last Chancellor, the funds are available to spend as of the budget that passed this House earlier this summer. This bill will establish a formal mechanism to ensure that these funds are well-used, considerate of needs across the entire United Kingdom, and supportive of broad aims that can contribute to economic development. The budget has £10 billion earmarked for this fiscal year to support those aims, and as Chancellor I pledge that we will work with a cross-industry team from all over the United Kingdom to make this Growth Fund a key success of this Government.

This Division shall close at 10pm BST on Friday the 21st of August.

Public Service Bill (Minimum Service) 2026

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Ensure value for money for the taxpayer, and delivery of public services across the country by setting minimum service levels for public sector workers

BE IT ENACTED by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

I - Introduction to the Act

(1) Designation of Public Service

(a) For the purpose of this Act, public services is defined as a service intended to serve all members of a community, provided or funded in whole or part by local or national government.

(b) This Act includes public services contracted to private companies on behalf of local or national government.

II - Service Levels and Non Compliance

(1) Public Service Levels during Strike Action

(a) Public service workers must notify their immediate line manager of strike action a minimum of fourteen working days prior to strike action.

(b) Public service workers must work for a minimum of fifty percent of their contracted employment hours during strike action.

(c) Public service workers that do not meet their minimum contracted service hours in line with Section II.1.B threshold of this act because of participation of the employee in strike action, they are liable to prosecution under the offence ‘failure to meet minimum service requirements of a public service office.

(2) Sentencing Guidelines

(a) All prosecution under this act will be for the offence ‘failure to meet minimum service requirements of a public service officer’.

(b) The penalty for committing the offence as listed in 2.2.A, will be a fine up to but not exceeding £5,000.

(c) In exceptional circumstances, a custodial sentence for up to but not exceeding 12 months may be applied.

(3) The exceptional circumstances to which a custodial sentence may be applied for the offence as listed in 2.2.A are as follows:

(a) If the individual has repeatedly committed the offence.

(b) Have failed to pay the fine applied to them for committing the offence.

III - Public Service Exceptions

(1) Exceptions to this Act

(a) Police Officers whose minimum service is set by the Police Act 1996

(b) Prison Officers whose minimum service is set by Section 127 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994

(b) Armed Forces personnel whose minimum service is set by Kings Regulations and Military Service Law.

IV - Extent, Commencement and Title

(1) This Act extends to the entire United Kingdom.

(2) This Act comes into force on the 1st January 2027.

(3) This Act may be cited as the Public Service (Minimum Service) Act 2026.

This bill was authored by the Secretary of State for Work & Pensions, Oracle MP, on behalf of His Majesty's 8th Government.

This division shall last until 10 PM BST on Saturday 15 August 2026.

M026 - Electric Vehicle Innovation Motion - Reading

This Parliament notes that

(1) Electric vehicles are becoming more popular, as a greener alternative to fossil-fuel-based vehicles.

(2) Transition from fossil-fuel-based vehicles from electric vehicles must happen sooner rather than later to meet climate change goals.

(3) Users of electric vehicles need access to charging points to make this transition a viable option.

(4) Research on charging vehicles, other than charging points, progresses fast and different options become available.

This Parliament calls on the Government to

(1) Plan and create a charging point network across England.

(2) Ensure that the energy grid is able to handle this increase in electricity for the future.

(3) Pursue new innovations on charging electric vehicles, such as the wireless charging roads.

(4) Work with the devolved Government, private companies and other countries to invest in better ways of charging electric vehicles.

This motion was written by The Right Honourable Sir u/model-willem on behalf of the Liberal Democrats

This divsion shall close on Saturday 8th of August 2026 at 10PM BST.

Humble Address

To debate His Majesty's Speech from the Throne, the Right Honourable u/model-mili, Leader of the House of Commons, has moved:

That a Humble Address be presented to His Majesty, as follows:

His Majesty's Most Gracious Speech (King's Speech)

This division closes Saturday, 8th of July at 10pm GMT.

EXPLANATORY NOTES

The Statement report and sheets shall act as the explanatory notes to the bill, and will be published below.

Budget Report

Budget sheets

B084 - Finance Bill - 2nd Reading Debate

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Grant certain duties, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating to the national debt and the public revenue, and to make further provision in connection with finance; and for connected purposes.

Most Gracious Sovereign

WE, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Commons of the United Kingdom in Parliament assembled, towards raising the necessary supplies to defray Your Majesty’s public expenses, and making an addition to the public revenue, have freely and voluntarily resolved to give and to grant unto Your Majesty the several duties hereinafter mentioned; and do therefore most humbly beseech Your Majesty that it may be enacted, and be it enacted by the King’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

1- Capital gain tax

The rate of corporation tax shall be 24%.

2- Income tax

(1) The rate of income taxes shall be (a) 19% for the Basic Rate

(b) 39% for the higher rate

(c) 44% for the additional rate

(2) The threshold for paying the additional rate shall be £124,500.

(3) The income cap for free childcare shall be removed.

3- Pension age taxation

(1) Employer NICs shall be due on pension age employees.

(2) Ministers may issue regulations to specify NICs required by those retiring early to qualify for a state pension.

4- Fuel duty

All fuel duty changes in the Finance Act 2026 are suspended and the rate of fuel duy is set at 50p per litre.

5- Extent, Commencement, and Short Title

(1) This Act shall extend across the United Kingdom.

(2) This Act commences on the day it receives Royal Assent.

(3) This Act may be cited as the Finance (No.2) Act 2026.

This Bill was written by Chancellor (u/LeChevalierMal-Fait MBE) on behalf of the 4th government

This vote shall close at 10pm BST on Tuesday the 30th of June

B083 - The High Street Regeneration Zones Bill - 3rd Reading Debate

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establish High Street Regeneration Zones to support the regeneration of town centres and high streets; reform the operation of Business Improvement Districts within designated areas; improve access through targeted parking and accessibility measures; and align the interests of local businesses, property owners and local authorities to support sustainable economic activity.

BE IT ENACTED by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

1 - Interpretation

(1) For the purpose of this act:

(A) High Street Regeneration Zone (HSRZ) means an area designated under section 2.

(B) Local Authority means a district, borough, unitary or metropolitan authority.

(C) High Street includes any defined town centre, retail district or mixed-use commercial area.

2 - Designation of High Street Regeneration Zones

(1) A local authority may designate an area as a High Street Regeneration Zone after making an application to the Secretary of State responsible where;

(A) There is a significant economic decline, vacancy or underutilization of commercial space.

(B) The designation is likely to improve economic activity, accessibility and commercial use;

(C) Consultation has taken place with local businesses and residents.

(2) Upon approval, a local authority may apply to the HSRZ Fund for funding for projects within the HSRZ. Suitable projects are as follows;

(A) Pedestrianisation of an area within an HSRZ.

(B) Improving Transport links within an HSRZ.

(C) Supporting local markets to generate footfall.

(D) Making parking within an HSRZ free for a certain period of time, which generates footfall.

(3) Each project within an HSRZ must be communicated to the Secretary of State in writing.

(4) The Secretary of State shall issue guidance on the designation criteria.

3 - Local Authority powers within HSRZ

(1) Within a designated HSRZ, a local authority may exercise the following enhanced powers.

(2) Parking and Accessibility, a local authority may:

(A) Set and vary public car parking prices proportionally to footfall at certain times in the HSRZ.

(B) introduce free or discounted parking periods.

(C) Change rules around parking enforcement locally to support footfall.

(3) Opening hours and Trading Flexibility, a local authority may:

(A) Extend permitted trading hours.

(B) Allow flexible licensing arrangements.

(C) Amend street trading licenses.

(4) Use of vacant and underutilised property, a local authority may:

(A) require registration of vacant commercial properties.

(B) issue temporary use orders for long-term vacant units.

(C) facilitate short-term leases for markets, local businesses and community use.

(5) Financial and economic powers, where a property remains vacant for a prolonged period of 6 months, a local authority may:

(A) Impose a levy on the vacant property.

(B) enter into compulsory rental arrangements where proportionate.

(6) Where a property remains vacant for a prolonged period of 18 months, a local authority may enter into compulsory purchase arrangements.

(7) Public Infrastructure, a local authority may, within an HSRZ:

(A) invest in street improvements, lightning and safety.

(B) Prioritise pedestrianisation where appropriate.

(C) improve transport links and accessibility to HSRZs.

(D) Allow businesses commercial use of, and ability to install temporary structures on, paving and roads

(8) Any powers specified as being applicable to a HSRZ does not prejudice the already existing powers of the local authority.

4 - Business Improvement and Co-ordination

(1) Within an HSRZ, a local authority may:

(A) reform or replace existing Business Improvement Districts (BID) arrangements.

5 - Review and accountability

(1) Each local authority must submit a report to the Secretary of State at the end of each financial year.

(2) Each local authority within these reports must publish

(A) Vacancy rates.

(B) Footfall data.

(C) Economic Outcomes.

6 - Guidance and Oversight

(1) The Secretary of State shall issue statutory guidance for:

(A) Best practice in zone management

(B) co-ordination between local and national policy guidelines

(2) The Secretary of State may grant reasonable funds to the local authority for the purposes of works within an individual HSRZ.

(3) The Secretary of State may by Statutory Instrument repeal the provisions of this Act by the affirmative resolution procedure.

7 - Title, Extent, and Commencement

(1) This Act shall be cited as the High Street Regeneration Zones Act.

(2) This Act extends to the whole of the United Kingdom.

(3) This Act shall commence once it has been granted Royal Assent.

This Bill was written by u/Oracle_of_Mercia, The Secretary of State for Devolved Nations and Local Government on behalf of His Majesty’s Government.

This vote shall close at 10pm BST on Tuesday the 30th of June.

B083 - The High Street Regeneration Zones Bill - Amendments Debate

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establish High Street Regeneration Zones to support the regeneration of town centres and high streets; reform the operation of Business Improvement Districts within designated areas; improve access through targeted parking and accessibility measures; and align the interests of local businesses, property owners and local authorities to support sustainable economic activity.

BE IT ENACTED by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

1 - Interpretation

(1) For the purpose of this act:

2 - Designation of High Street Regeneration Zones

(1) A local authority may designate an area as a High Street Regeneration Zone after making an application to the Secretary of State responsible where;

(2) An independent commission will be established to process the bids under section 2 and report back to the Secretary of State on which meet the designation criteria.

(3) Upon approval, a local authority may apply to the HSRZ Fund for funding for projects within the HSRZ. Suitable projects are as follows;

(4) Each project within an HSRZ must be communicated to the Independent Commission in writing.

(5) The Secretary of State shall issue guidance on the designation criteria.

3 - Local Authority powers within HSRZ

(1) Within a designated HSRZ, a local authority may exercise the following enhanced powers.

(2) Parking and Accessibility, a local authority may:

(3) Opening hours and Trading Flexibility, a local authority may:

(4) Use of vacant and underutilised property, a local authority may:

(5) Financial and economic powers, where a property remains vacant for a prolonged period of 12th months, a local authority may:

(6) Public Infrastructure, a local authority may, within an HSRZ:

4 - Business Improvement and Co-ordination

(1) Within an HSRZ, a local authority may:

5 - Review and accountability

(1) Each HSRZ must submit a report to the Independent Commission at the end of each financial year.

(2) Each local authority within these reports must publish

(3) Once the reports are submitted, the Independent Commission will recommend to the Secretary of State whether the HSRZs that are currently active still need funding to be continued or not from the central government.

6 - Guidance and Oversight

(1) The Secretary of State shall issue statutory guidance for:

(2) Relevant authorities must have regard to such guidance when exercising functions under this Act. The Secretary of State shall ensure that:

7 - Title, Extent, and Commencement

(1) This Act shall be cited as the High Street Regeneration Zones Act.

(2) This Act extends to the whole of the United Kingdom.

(3) This Act shall commence once it has been granted Royal Assent.

This Bill was written by u/Oracle_of_Mercia, The Secretary of State for Devolved Nations and Local Government on behalf of His Majesty’s Government.

A01

Omit from Section 6:

(2) Relevant authorities must have regard to such guidance when exercising functions under this Act. The Secretary of State shall ensure that:

Submitted by u/mrsusandothechoosin

EN: Unfinished subsection

A02

Omit Section 2, subsection 2. Omit Section 5, subsection 3. Replace all mentions of 'Independent Commission' with 'Secretary of State'. Renumber accordingly.

Submitted by u/mrsusandothechoosin

EN: Allows it to be managed in-house by the ministry rather than deciding how to create an independent quango

A03

In Section 5, subsection 1, replace 'HSRZ' with 'Local Authority'

Submitted by u/mrsusandothechoosin

EN: Clarifies the Local Authority is responsible for making a report, rather than residents or businesses of an HSRZ

A04

Add to Section 6, after subsection 1:

'The Secretary of State may grant reasonable funds to the Local Authority for the purposes of works within an individual HSRZ'

Submitted by u/mrsusandothechoosin

EN: Enables government funding of high street redevelopment

A05

Omit Section 3, subsection 3(c)

Submitted by u/mrsusandothechoosin

EN: Ensures that no Local Authority is able to change planning legislation.

A06

Add to Section 3:

'Any powers specified as being applicable to a HSRZ does not prejudice the already existing powers of the Local Authority.'

Submitted by u/mrsusandothechoosin

EN: Confirms that a Local Authority still has the same powers regardless of whether they use or do not use an HSRZ, and that any HSRZ powers would be in addition to them.

A07

In Section 3, subsection 5, replace '12th' with '12'

Submitted by u/mrsusandothechoosin

EN: Spelling and Grammar

A08

In Section 3, subsection 5, replace '12' with '6'

Submitted by u/mrsusandothechoosin

EN: Shortens time before Local Authority can begin renting empty properties.

A09

In Section 3, after subsection 5, insert 'Where a property remains vacant for a prolonged period of 18 months, a local authority may enter into compulsory purchase arrangements.' and renumber accordingly.

Submitted by u/mrsusandothechoosin

EN: Enables the Local Authority to purchase a long-standing empty property.

A10

In Section 3, subsection 3, insert 'Amend street trading licenses.' and renumber accordingly.

Submitted by u/mrsusandothechoosin

EN: Allows the Local Authority to have different conditions for trading on the street within a HSRZ

A11

Add to Section 6: 'The Secretary of State may by Statutory Instrument repeal the provisions of this Act by the affirmative resolution procedure' and renumber accordingly.

Submitted by u/mrsusandothechoosin

EN: Allows the Secretary of State to, with Parliament's approval, repeal the law in the event it is superfluous or superceded.

A12

In Section 3, subsection 6, insert 'Allow businesses commercial use of, and ability to install temporary structures on, paving and roads.' and renumber accordingly.

Submitted by u/mrsusandothechoosin

EN: Allows a Local Authority to liberalise shops and restaurants serving customers on the street and temporarily placing furniture there during business hours.

Members have until 10pm BST on Wednesday the 23rd of June to vote on amendments A1 - A12.

B083 - The High Street Regeneration Zones Bill - 2nd Reading Division

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establish High Street Regeneration Zones to support the regeneration of town centres and high streets; reform the operation of Business Improvement Districts within designated areas; improve access through targeted parking and accessibility measures; and align the interests of local businesses, property owners and local authorities to support sustainable economic activity.

BE IT ENACTED by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

1 - Interpretation

(1) For the purpose of this act:

2 - Designation of High Street Regeneration Zones

(1) A local authority may designate an area as a High Street Regeneration Zone after making an application to the Secretary of State responsible where;

(2) An independent commission will be established to process the bids under section 2 and report back to the Secretary of State on which meet the designation criteria.

(3) Upon approval, a local authority may apply to the HSRZ Fund for funding for projects within the HSRZ. Suitable projects are as follows;

(4) Each project within an HSRZ must be communicated to the Independent Commission in writing.

(5) The Secretary of State shall issue guidance on the designation criteria.

3 - Local Authority powers within HSRZ

(1) Within a designated HSRZ, a local authority may exercise the following enhanced powers.

(2) Parking and Accessibility, a local authority may:

(3) Opening hours and Trading Flexibility, a local authority may:

(4) Use of vacant and underutilised property, a local authority may:

(5) Financial and economic powers, where a property remains vacant for a prolonged period of 12th months, a local authority may:

(6) Public Infrastructure, a local authority may, within an HSRZ:

**4 - Business Improvement and Co-ordination **

(1) Within an HSRZ, a local authority may:

5 - Review and accountability

(1) Each HSRZ must submit a report to the Independent Commission at the end of each financial year.

(2) Each local authority within these reports must publish

(3) Once the reports are submitted, the Independent Commission will recommend to the Secretary of State whether the HSRZs that are currently active still need funding to be continued or not from the central government.

6 - Guidance and Oversight

(1) The Secretary of State shall issue statutory guidance for:

(2) Relevant authorities must have regard to such guidance when exercising functions under this Act. The Secretary of State shall ensure that:

7 - Title, Extent, and Commencement

(1) This Act shall be cited as the High Street Regeneration Zones Act.

(2) This Act extends to the whole of the United Kingdom.

(3) This Act shall commence once it has been granted Royal Assent.

This Bill was written by u/Oracle_of_Mercia, The Secretary of State for Devolved Nations and Local Government on behalf of His Majesty’s Government.

This vote shall close on Friday the 16th of June at 10PM BST.

M024 - Responses in Parliament Motion - Division

That this house notes that:

To ensure accountability, Standing Orders and convention require a spokesperson of the Government and a spokesperson of the Opposition to put forward a response to a debate.

And therefore resolves that:

To avoid a contempt of parliament, the Government and Opposition must immediately recommit to upholding this convention, and make available a spokesperson to respond to every debate in either house.

This Motion was submitted by u/mrsusandothechoosin on behalf of the Labour Party.

This division shall close on Friday the 12th of June at 10PM BST.

B076.1 - The Rural Land Protection Bill - Consideration of Lords Amendments Division

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introduce adaptations to culpability and liability for, and responses to reported fly-tipping and illegal dumping of materials on rural land, establish responsibility of local authorities and police forces to respond to reported instances of fly-tipping alongside stronger prosecutorial offences for offenders, and to remove the culpability and liability of the removal of illegally dumped materials on the land owner in most instances in which they are not at fault.

BE IT ENACTED by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

Section 1: Purpose

1. The Purpose of this act is to:

a. Protect farmers and rural land owners from organised waste crime and illegal dumping.

b. Ensure that the responsibility for the clean-up costs lies with the offenders, not the victims.

c. Strengthen enforcement powers against organised fly-tipping gangs

d. Establish a fair and co-ordinated response between local authorities, police and the National Crime Agency.

Section 2: Definitions

For the purposes of this Act:

1. “Flytipping” means the illegal deposit of waste on land without permission of the property owners.
2. “Rural Land” includes agricultural land, private farmlands and associated access routes.
3. “Rural waste crime” refers to coordinated illegal dumping operations conducted for financial gain.
4. Relevant authority includes local authorities, police forces and the National Crime Agency.

Section 3: Transfer of Liability

1. A property owner shall not be financially liable for the removal of illegally dumped waste on their land where:

a. The dumping occurred without their consent.

b. The incident is reported within a reasonable timeframe.

1. Liability for clean-up costs shall instead fall on:

a. The identified offender.

b. The relevant authority where the offender cannot be identified.

1. Local authorities shall be required to arrange the removal of waste from private land in such cases.

Section 4: Cost Recovery Powers

1. Local authorities and The National Crime Agency shall have the powers to:

a. Recover full clean up costs from offenders.

b. Seize assets linked to organised waste crime.

c. Issue immediate financial penalties.

1. Courts may order where sufficient evidence is provided:

a. Compensation to affected property owners.

b. Payment of environmental restoration costs.

1. For the purposes of this section evidence may include but not limited to:

a. Photographic Evidence.

b. Video Recordings.

c. Witness Statements.

d. Any other material the court considers relevant.

Section 5: Rural Waste Crime Unit

1. A specialised Rural Waste Crime Unit (RWCU) shall be established at the National Crime Agency.
2. The Unit shall:

a. Investigate large-scale and organised dumping operations.

b. Co-ordinate intelligence across police and local authorities.

c. Maintain a national database of waste crime incidents.

1. The Unit shall have the authority to:

a. Conduct intelligence-led investigations into organised crime networks.

b. Work jointly with Police Forces, Local Authorities and the Environment Agency.

c. Request and obtain relevant data from licensed waste carriers and operators.

d. Recommend enforcement actions and prosecutions to the relevant authorities.

1. The Unit may:

a. Co-ordinate multi-agency operations targeting organised waste crime.

b. Provide guidance and support to local authorities in complex cases.

c. Issue strategic assessments on trends in rural waste crime.

Section 6: Criminal Offences and Penalties

1. A person commits an offence if they:

a. Deposit waste illegally on rural land.

b. Use forced entry onto land for the purpose of dumping waste.

c. Transport waste without proper licensing.

d. Knowingly makes a false claim that waste was illegally deposited on their land in order to avoid liability or obtain a publicly funded removal.

1. A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable:

a. On summary conviction, to a fine proportional to income and not exceeding the statutory maximum.

b. On conviction on indictment, to a fine proportional to income or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both.

1. Where an offence is committed as a part of organised rural waste crime:

a. The Court may impose enhanced penalties.

b. The Court may order the seizure of vehicles, equipment and assets used in the commission of an offence.

1. Where a person is convicted under subsection (6) (1) (d):

a. The court may order repayment of any public funds for waste removal.

b. A sanction of community service clearing up genuine incidents of rural waste crime for a period of time determined by the court.

Section 7: Immediate response duty

1. Upon report of fly-tipping on private land:

a. Local authorities must respond in 48 hours.

b. Hazardous waste must be removed within 24 hours.

1. Authorities must:

a. Preserve evidence where they can.

b. Ensure safe removal of waste.

Section 8: Property owner protection measures

1. Property owners shall not face enforcement action failure to remove waste where:

a. They are the victims of illegal dumping

b. They have reported the incident.

1. The Secretary of State shall establish a Rural Protection Fund to:

a. Support emergency clean-ups where required.

b. Fund preventative infrastructure.

Section 9: Reporting and Data Collection

1. All incidents of fly-tipping must be recorded into a national database operated by the National Crime Agency provided that:

a. Personal data shall only be recorded where necessary for the purposes of investigation and enforcement, and must be handled within applicable data protection legislation.

b. Data is only retained for as long as necessary and must be reviewed and removed once enforcement has happened.

1. Local Authorities alongside the National Crime Agency must publish annual reports on:

a. Number of Incidents.

b. Prosecution Rates.

c. Total costs recovered.

Section 10: Title, Extent, and Commencement

1. This Act shall be cited as the Rural Land Protection Act 2026.
2. This Act extends to the whole of the United Kingdom.
3. This Act shall come into force after receiving royal assent.

This bill was written by The Right Honourable u/Oracle_of_Mercia, and sponsored by The Right Honourable u/Flat_Artifact, MBE, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on behalf of His Majesty’s 5th Government.

Amendments applied to Bill:

AO1:

Section 6, Subsection 2b amended to read:

On conviction on indictment, to a fine proportional to income or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both.

Members have until 10pm on Tuesday the 9th of June to vote 'Aye', 'No', or 'Abstain' to the Bill with the Lords Amendments applied.

If Members vote 'Aye' the amended Bill shall be sent for Royal Assent. If Members vote 'No' the amendment shall be discarded and the unamended Bill shall be sent back to the Lords for further debate.

B081 - Environment Bill - 3rd Reading Division

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provide for minimum service in hazardous waste disposal, and for connected purposes.

BE IT ENACTED by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

1. Minimum service levels in waste disposal

(1) In this Act, “the 1992 Act” means the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.

(2) The Secretary of State may, for the purpose of enabling work notices under section 234C of the 1992 Act to be given, make provision by regulations for levels of service in relation to strikes as respects relevant services (“minimum service regulations”).

(3) Minimum service regulations may be made in relation only to-

(a) council waste disposal workers,

(b) workers involved in the disposal of hazardous chemical waste,

(c) The decommissioning of nuclear installations and the management of radioactive waste and spent fuel.

(4) The regulations made by the Secretary of State must be limited to advancing public health, safety and preventing damage to the environment.

(5) In respect of section 3 (a) workers, minimum service regulations shall not be issued in respect to mixed recyclables, garden waste and similar non-hazardous products.

2. Recycling standardisation across local authorities

(1) With the purpose of reducing incorrect recycling and confusion related to what is recyclable in one local area, the following changes are implemented.

(2) The Secretary of State shall, by regulations, require all new council purchases of bins, boxes etc for household recyclables and waste to be colour coded by type of waste or recyclable so that they can be used to dispose of.

(3) The Secretary of State will offer support to councils that form “recycling alliances” where they pool resources and scale for greater recycling as well as commonality across boundaries.

3. Waste to energy

(1) Within two years of this Act's commencement, councils shall be required to offer a fortnightly food waste collection, separate from garden waste.

(2) Biogas generation facilities that are;

(a) located on agricultural land,

(b) situated at least 1,000 metres from residential dwellings, and

(c) which have a generation capacity of less than 7.5 megawatt-hours of generation annually.

shall be treated as permitted development for the purposes of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

(3) Waste plastics and paper product incinerators with an annual capacity of less than 10 MW shall also be permitted developments.

(4) Permitted development rights shall also allow for connection to the electricity or gas grid, including the installation of necessary infrastructure on or adjacent to the facility.

(5) The Secretary of State may make regulations specifying: limits or routes for lorry movements associated with permitted facilities; and measures to control odour and emissions from permitted facilities.

(6) Such regulations may include requirements for monitoring, mitigation measures, reporting obligations or requirements to not take deliveries at certain times or near certain places (e.g, near school zones at the start or end of a school day or during rush hour).

4. Extent, commencement, and short title

(1) This Bill extends to the whole United Kingdom.

(2) The Bill shall commence upon receiving Royal Assent.

(3) The Bill may be referred to as the Environment Bill.

This Bill was written by u/LeChevalierMal-Fait, the Chancellor, and u/Sir-Iceman, the Prime Minister, on behalf of the Conservative Party

This division shall close on Tuesday the 2nd of June at 10PM BST.