Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to provide for the prohibition of the sale in England of horticultural peat by the end of 2024; to provide for certain exemptions from that prohibition; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill

What stage is the Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill at?

The Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill?

The Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill was sponsored by Theresa Villiers.

When was the Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 16 April 2024, at first reading.

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