Lords 'tidies up' Great British Energy Bill
21 February 2025
The Great British Energy Bill has 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.
No amendments (changes) have yet been put forward ahead of third reading. Members may discuss the progress of the bill at the conclusion of its stages through the House of Lords.
How to follow
Watch or read the debate
- Watch live on Parliament TV from 3.15pm.
- Read the Lords Hansard transcript (available from three hours after the debate).
Explore further information
Read background on the bill in the House of Lords Library briefing.
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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