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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0626

Illegally Logged Timber (Prohibition of Retail, Wholesale and Distribution) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill would make it illegal for UK retailers, wholesalers, and distributors to sell or trade timber and wood products that were cut down illegally in other countries. It aims to stop illegal logging by preventing illegally sourced wood from being sold in British shops and businesses.

Presented by Gregory Barker.
HybridLords1st reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt

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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading16 Mar 2010
  • 2nd reading