Infrastructure (Financial Assistance) Act 2012

Act of Parliament

This bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.

Originated in CommonsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 12 February 2026

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Long title

To make provision in connection with the giving of financial assistance in respect of the provision of infrastructure

Summary

<p>The Bill allows the Government to provide financial assistance of up to &pound;50 billion in support of infrastructure investment. This limit could be increased by order. </p><p>The Government would have to report to Parliament at the end of each financial year on any commitments made under the Bill&rsquo;s provisions.</p>

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    6 September 2012 – 6 September 2012

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    17 September 2012 – 17 September 2012

  3. Programme motion· Commons

    17 September 2012 – 17 September 2012

  4. Money resolution· Commons

    17 September 2012 – 17 September 2012

  5. Committee stage· Commons

    15 October 2012 – 15 October 2012

  6. 3rd reading· Commons

    15 October 2012 – 15 October 2012

  7. 1st reading· Lords

    16 October 2012 – 16 October 2012

  8. 2nd reading· Lords

    23 October 2012 – 23 October 2012

  9. Committee stage· Lords

    23 October 2012 – 23 October 2012

  10. Report stage· Lords

    23 October 2012 – 23 October 2012

  11. 3rd reading· Lords

    23 October 2012 – 23 October 2012

  12. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    31 October 2012 – 31 October 2012

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 1081.