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Some small bills going through Parliament as Theresa May’s Brexit talks continue with Labour. Elsewhere, all parties are campaigning ahead of EU elections on 23 May.
Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) Bill – 2nd reading
Applies to: England, Wales
Reduces how often business rates (a tax on property used for commercial purposes) are revalued to every three years, from every five years. Brings forward the next date for revaluation by one year to 1 April 2021. Business rates are calculated based on the property’s rental value, so by measuring it more often this law aims to make the tax more up-to-date.
Draft bill / Commons library briefing
Domestic Energy Efficiency Plan Bill
Requires the government to show how it’ll meet the domestic energy efficiency targets in its Clean Growth Strategy (a plan to decarbonise the country). It must also monitor performance against milestones in the plan, and establish an advisory body to oversee its implementation. Ten minute rule motion presented by Sarah Newton.
Nuclear Submarine Recycling (Reporting) Bill
Requires the government to lay out a plan for recycling the UK’s retired nuclear submarines. Ten minute rule bill presented by Luke Pollard. There are currently 13 submarines in long-term storage in his constituency.
Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading
Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Creates statutory bodies to oversee the large-scale restoration work in Parliament that’s due to start in the mid-2020s.
Draft bill
No votes scheduled
No votes scheduled
Passed
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