On 4th July 2022, the House of Lords Considered amendments to the UK Infrastructure Bank bill. A Bishop took part in two votes:
Division 1:
The Bishop of Manchester t0ok part in a vote on an amendment to the UK Infrastructure Bank Bill moved by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab).
“6A: Clause 2, page 1, line 23, after “includes” insert “structures underpinning the circular economy, and nature-based solutions,”
My Lords, in the earlier debate on this amendment, we heard very powerful arguments for including nature-based solutions and the circular economy in the definition of “infrastructure” in the Bill. The arguments that we heard from the Front Bench were not as strong: the principle was accepted, and we were asked to accept the reassurance that these issues could be included because they were in the framework document or the strategic plan. This is Parliament’s opportunity to say what its priorities are. I believe that there is support for this around the House, and I beg leave to test the opinion of the House.“
The amendment passed. Content: 182 / Not Content: 153.
The Bishop of Manchester voted Content.
Division 2:
The Bishop of Manchester t0ok part in a vote on an amendment to the UK Infrastructure Bank Bill moved by Lord Tunnicliffe (Lab).
Lord Tunnicliffe moved amendment 12, in clause 2, page 2, line 4, at end to insert—
“(5A) In exercising its functions, the Bank must have regard to the public interest in targeting investment in a manner that—
(a) improves productivity, pay, jobs and living standards, and
(b) reduces economic disparities between the nations and regions of the United Kingdom.”
The amendment passed. Content: 172 / Not Content: 158.
The Bishop of Manchester voted Content.
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