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Written question asked by Charles Walker (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 September 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 September 2016 (named day). It was answered by David Lidington (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 September 2016 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.


Private Members' Bills

Question

To ask the Leader of the House, pursuant to the Answer of 5 September 2016 to Question 43403, what the evidential basis is for his assertion that no hon. Members have handed in the text of their Bill; what discussions he and his officials have had with House authorities on the status of each of the Private Members' Bills presented on 29 June 2016; and which Bills have been received by Parliamentary Counsel in draft as part of the process of discussion with Departments.

Answer

Bills formally submitted to the Public Bill Office are available to all Members and are published online. Government Departments are holding discussions with several Members about their Bills.

The Government will set out its position on each Bill at the relevant Second Reading.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
45752
Session
2016-17
Related items
Private Members' Bills
Monday, 5 September 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Legislative drafting Private members' bills Office of the Parliamentary Counsel
Link
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