On 15th September 2021, the House of Lords debated the Environment Bill on the fourth day of the report stage. Votes were held on amendments to the bill, in which a Bishop took part:
Division 1:
The Bishop of Blackburn took part in a vote on an amendment to the bill tabled by Lord Krebs which would limit the powers of the Secretary of State to amend the Habitat Regulations under the bill.
The amendment was agreed. Content: 201 / Not Content: 186
The Bishop of Blackburn voted Content.
Division 2:
The Bishop of Blackburn took part in a vote on an amendment to the bill tabled by Baroness Young of Old Scone, which would insert the new clause Duty to implement an enhanced protection standard for ancient woodland in England into the bill.
The amendment was agreed. Content: 193 / Not Content: 189
The Bishop of Blackburn voted Content.
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