Lords 'tidies up' Great British Energy Bill
26 February 2025
The Great British Energy Bill had its third reading, a chance for members to make sure the eventual law is effective, workable and without loopholes, on Tuesday 25 February.
The Great British Energy Bill seeks to establish Great British Energy, as a publicly-owned and operationally independent energy company.
Third reading
Third reading is a chance for members to ‘tidy up' a bill, making small changes to ensure it is effective.
One amendment (change) was put forward ahead of third reading to require the Secretary of State to appoint an independent person to carry out reviews of Great British Energy’s effectiveness. The change was agreed by members.
Catch up
Watch or read the debate
- Watch on Parliament TV.
- Read the Lords Hansard transcript.
Explore further information
Read background on the bill in the House of Lords Library briefing.
Next steps
The Bill will now go to the Commons for consideration of Lords amendments.
What's happened so far?
Report stage
Further detailed examination of the bill took place during report stage on Tuesday 11 February.
Committee stage
Line-by-line examination of the bill took place during committee stage between Tuesday 3 December 2024 and Wednesday 15 January 2025.
Second reading
Second reading, the main debate on the key principles and purpose of the draft law, took place on Monday 18 November.
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