What’s In The King’s Speech For Major Projects?

The bills announced in the King's Speech that may affect the world of major projects.

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Among the 39 bills included in the King’s Speech on 17th July, in what was labelled as a “programme of national renewal”, there were a number of announcements that may affect the world of major projects.

There are also some anticipated changes that were not mentioned in the King’s Speech (or the accompanying briefing notes) that are likely to be implemented outside of the legislative process or they will feature in subsequent parliamentary sessions.

Andy Murray, Executive Director of the Major Projects Association, has examined the King’s Speech in detail to highlight the bills that are of particular interest to our members.

What’s in the King’s Speech for major projects?

Below you can download the summary document which include details on the following:

  • Some enablers: Planning & Infrastructure Bill, National Wealth Fund Bill, and Skills England Bill
  • Transport related: High Speed Rail (Crewe to Manchester) Bill, the Railways Bill and Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill, English Devolution Bill, and Better Buses Bill
  • Energy/environment related: Great British Energy Bill, Crown Estate Bill, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (Revenue Support Mechanism) Bill and Water (Special Measures) Bill
  • Technology related: Digital Information and Smart Data Bill, and the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.

Click on the button below to download the ‘What’s in the King’s Speech for major projects?’ PDF.

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