MPs will debate The Future of Coal in the United Kingdom on Thursday 3 December, The House of Commons Library has produced a background briefing for the debate.
The Future of Coal in the United Kingdom (233 KB , PDF)
This pack has been prepared ahead of the Backbench Business Committee debate on the future of coal in the United Kingdom to be held on Thursday 3 December 2020 in the House of Commons Chamber. The debate was initiated by Richard Holden MP. This pack provides a brief overview of the industry and relevant issues, recent parliamentary comment and press articles.
The Future of Coal in the United Kingdom (233 KB , PDF)
The Water Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024, and its second reading took place on 28 March 2025. The second reading debate was adjourned, and is scheduled to continue on 4 July 2025, if there is time in the sitting. The Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and background information.
Typical household energy bills increased by 54% in April 2022 and 27% in October 2022. Lower wholesale prices have led to falls in prices, but current bills are still 43% above their winter 2021/22 levels.
A debate has been scheduled for 1 July on regulatory powers over billing of energy supply to businesses. The subject has been chosen by the Back Bench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Sarah Edwards MP.
