Waste Incinerators Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to prohibit the carrying out of construction work in respect of new waste incinerators, other than in cases where substantial construction has already begun; to make provision about the taxation of waste disposed of by way of incineration; to prohibit local authorities from entering into any contract for the incineration of waste which requires them to pay financial penalties if a minimum amount of waste is not delivered for incineration; 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 Waste Incinerators Bill

What stage is the Waste Incinerators Bill at?

The Waste Incinerators Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Waste Incinerators Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Waste Incinerators Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Waste Incinerators Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Waste Incinerators Bill?

The Waste Incinerators Bill was sponsored by Dr Andrew Murrison.

When was the Waste Incinerators Bill introduced?

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

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