Moved by
Lord Teverson
131: After Clause 264, insert the following new Clause—
“Prohibition of new coal mines
(1) Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must by regulations prohibit the opening of new coal mines and the licensing of new coal mines by the Coal Authority or its successors.
(2) Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment will prevent the opening of new coal mines in England.