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Parliamentary proceeding on Thursday, 14 October 1999, in the House of Lords, led by Baroness Jay of Paddington.

Lords debate on motion that, notwithstanding the Resolution of this House of 8 February 1849, the record copy of each Act of Parliament shall be printed on archive paper instead of vellum; that the supply of a duplicate copy to the Public Record Office shall be discontinued; and that these changes shall take effect in respect of all Acts which receive Royal Assent after 1 January 2000

Lords debate on motion that, notwithstanding the Resolution of this House of 8 February 1849, the record copy of each Act of Parliament shall be printed on archive paper instead of vellum; that the supply of a duplicate copy to the Public Record Office shall be discontinued; and that these changes shall take effect in respect of all Acts which receive Royal Assent after 1 January 2000. Agreed to on question. Message sent to Commons.

Secondary information

Type
Parliamentary proceeding
Reference
605 c516-9 
Session
1998-99
Department
Lord Privy Seal
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Access Archives Legislation Local acts House of Lords Record Office Public Record Office Public acts Private acts Vellum