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ARTICLE · 05 FEBRUARY 2016

The UK Energy Bill 2016 - Update 5

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In this series of updates, we examine the UK Energy Bill (the Bill) following the second Reading in the House of Commons which took place on 18 January 2016.

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Lesley Gray
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In this series of updates, we examine the UK Energy Bill (the Bill) following the second Reading in the House of Commons which took place on 18 January 2016.

The Energy Bill was widely debated and substantially amended in the House of Lords. It then passed through the House of Lords to the House of Commons where it had its First Reading on 5 November 2015. As this represents a formal presentation to Parliament, there was no Commons debate.

A helpful Briefing Paper was produced ahead of the Second Reading and can be found at: http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-7466/CBP-7466.pdf

The second Reading in the House of Commons took place on 18 January 2016. It commenced with a reminder from the Speaker that he has certified clause 79 (Onshore wind generating stations in England and Wales) as relating exclusively to England and Wales so that the "English votes for English laws' procedures will apply to that clause. This is required to be

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