River Wye (Cleaning) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish and implement a plan for cleaning and improving the water quality of the River Wye; 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 River Wye (Cleaning) Bill

What stage is the River Wye (Cleaning) Bill at?

The River Wye (Cleaning) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the River Wye (Cleaning) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The River Wye (Cleaning) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the River Wye (Cleaning) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the River Wye (Cleaning) Bill?

The River Wye (Cleaning) Bill was sponsored by Jesse Norman.

When was the River Wye (Cleaning) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 25 February 2025, at first reading.

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