Wind Turbines (Minimum Distances from Residential Premises) Bill [HL] 2010-12


During second reading of the Bill on 10 June, a wide-ranging discussion took place on issues including the effect of wind turbines on rural areas and meeting the UK's renewable energy targets.The 2010-12 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress. Make provision for a minimum distance between wind turbines and residential premises according to the size of the wind turbine; and for connected purposes.

Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)

What is this Bill?

The Wind Turbines (Minimum Distances from Residential Premises) Bill [HL] was a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Lord Reay.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2010-12 Session.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an Member of the House of Lords (Lord Reay), not the Government.

What type of Bill is this?

Lords Private Members' Bills can be tabled by any member, at any time during the Session. A number of Lords may win ballot slots to receive precedence in the Lords.

So is this going to become a law?

No. This Bill did not complete it's passage before the Session completed and is no longer before Parliament. However, it may have been re-introduced under a similar name in a subsequent Session.

Would you like to know more?

See these Glossary articles for more information: Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

Sponsor: Lord Reay (Con)

Official Bill Page

Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill

Last Event: Friday 10th June 2011 - 2nd reading: House of Lords

Bill Progession through Parliament

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Latest Key documents

Bill
27/07/2010