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Subsidy Control Act 2022
Summary
This Act sets out the new UK rules for when the government can give money, grants, or other support to businesses and organisations. After Brexit, the UK needed its own system (the EU had strict subsidy rules), and this Act controls how subsidies are given out fairly and prevents wasting public money.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means believing the government should be able to give money, loans, or help to businesses in a fair and transparent way. Supporters say it helps protect workers' jobs, supports UK industries, and makes sure taxpayers' money isn't wasted on unfair deals.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act gives the government too much power to decide which businesses get help, which could mean favouritism or corruption. Others are concerned it might not protect the environment properly or could lead to taxpayers funding struggling companies indefinitely.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote337 MPs
85% Ayes · 28715% Noes · 50
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading30 Jun 2021
- 2nd reading22 Sept 2021
- Committee stage26 Oct 2021
- Report stage13 Dec 2021
- 3rd reading13 Dec 2021
Lords
- 1st reading14 Dec 2021
- 2nd reading19 Jan 2022
- Committee stage31 Jan 2022
- Report stage22 Mar 2022
- 3rd reading28 Mar 2022
Royal Assent28 Apr 2022
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