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Hey team.
Debate on the Budget rolls on this week.
Tuesday's theme is cost of living and inflation. The discussion wraps up on Wednesday on the topic of investment and renewal.
The only government bill is on pensions reform.
The bill does a lot, including creating 'mega-funds' that aim to offer better value for money by pooling several employers' pensions together.
Then we have some ten minute rule motions.
They're on iconic trees and nature education, domestic energy-saving measures, and fireworks.
Until next week. In the meantime, feel free to tweet me, or just reply to this email.
Sebastian (@sebastiansalek)
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MONDAY 1 DECEMBER
Iconic Trees and Nature Education Bill
Creates a register of iconic trees. Requires the government to review the state of nature education in England. Ten minute rule motion presented by Joe Morris. Follows the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree in his constituency.
Budget Debate
Continued from last week.
TUESDAY 2 DECEMBER
Domestic Energy Efficiency (Call for Evidence) Bill
Requires the government to issue a call for evidence about the promotion and funding of domestic energy-saving upgrades, and to publish a response to the evidence received. Ten minute rule motion presented by Simon Opher.
Budget Debate
Continued.
WEDNESDAY 3 DECEMBER
Fireworks (Noise Control Etc) Bill
Sets maximum noise levels for fireworks that can be sold to the public. Requires the government to review the impact of firework noise on the welfare of veterans, neurodivergent people, people with certain medical conditions, and animals. Gives councils the power to regulate the use of fireworks in some cases. Ten minute rule motion presented by Yasmin Qureshi.
Pension Schemes Bill – report stage and 3rd reading
Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland
A wide-ranging bill reforming the pensions system. Requires defined contribution schemes to prove they're value for money so savers don't get stuck in underperforming schemes. Merges small pension pots worth £1,000 or less into one pension scheme. Creates multi-employer 'megafunds' in an aim to drive down costs, among other things.
Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER
No votes scheduled
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER
No votes scheduled
LAST WEEK'S VOTES
Passed
- English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill – goes to the Lords
- Waste Incinerators Bill – goes to second reading
Click here to read details of the bills in last week's newsletter.
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