On 17th April 2023, the House of Lords debated the Energy Bill in the second day of the report stage. Votes were held on amendments to the bill, in which bishops took part:
Division 1:
The Bishop of St Albans and the Bishop of Worcester took part in a vote on an amendment tabled by Baroness Hayman, which would impose a duty on the Secretary of State to bring forward plans for low carbon and energy efficient new homes:
“Baroness Hayman moved amendment 97, before clause 200, to insert the new clause National Warmer Homes and Businesses Action Plan.”
The amendment was agreed. Content: 227 / Not Content: 194
The Bishop of St Albans and the Bishop of Worcester voted Content.
Division 2:
The Bishop of Worcester took part in a vote on an amendment tabled by Lord Teverson to prevent the opening of new coal mines in England:
“Lord Teverson moved amendment 131, after clause 264, to insert the new clause Prohibition of new coal mines.”
The amendment was agreed. Content: 197 / Not Content: 194
The Bishop of Worcester voted Content.
Division 3:
The Bishop of Worcester took part in a vote on an amendment tabled by Baroness Hayman that would require Ofgem to have regard to meeting the UK’s net zero target as part of their general duties:
“Baroness Hayman moved amendment 133, after clause 264, to insert the new clause GEMA general duties relating to climate change.”
The amendment was agreed. Content: 208 / Not Content: 182
The Bishop of Worcester voted Content.
Division 4:
The Bishop of Worcester took part in a vote on an amendment tabled by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle that would provide a framework for support of community and smaller scale energy schemes:
“Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle moved amendment 134, after clause 264, to insert the following new clause Community and Smaller-scale Electricity Export Guarantee Scheme.”
The amendment was agreed. Content: 197 / Not Content: 186
The Bishop of Worcester voted Content.
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