Proposals to cut carbon in projects shelved after MP’s promotion

By Tom Lowe2022-03-22T07:00:00

Marsham_Street MHCLG Communities Department

Part Z-inspired plans put on ice four days before scheduled second reading

Draft legislation aimed at limiting carbon emissions in construction projects by amending building regulations has been shelved because the MP behind it has been appointed to a new job at the housing department.

The Carbon Emissions (Buildings) Bill was withdrawn last week, four days before its scheduled second reading. It will now need to start its progress through parliament from scratch if another MP chooses to revive it.

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