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Growth and Infrastructure Act
Summary
This Act aims to speed up economic growth and infrastructure development across the UK by making it easier and faster to plan and build important projects like transport links and utilities. It's designed to remove bureaucratic delays so the country can invest in and complete major construction projects more quickly.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing plans to boost the UK economy and build more infrastructure like roads, railways, and broadband networks. Supporters believe it will create jobs, improve transport connections, and help businesses grow faster.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act might prioritise building projects over protecting the environment and green spaces. Others are concerned it could lead to faster planning decisions without enough public consultation or consideration of local communities' views.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading18 Oct 2012
- 2nd reading5 Nov 2012
- Committee stage13 Nov 2012
- Report stage17 Dec 2012
- 3rd reading17 Dec 2012
Lords
- 1st reading18 Dec 2012
- 2nd reading8 Jan 2013
- Committee stage22 Jan 2013
- Report stage27 Feb 2013
- 3rd reading26 Mar 2013
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