Written question asked by Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 January 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 February 2024. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 5 February 2024 on behalf of the Senior Deputy Speaker (HL).

Private Bills: Fees and Charges

Question: To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker when the list of fees charged to promoters of private bills was last reviewed.

Answer: The current level of Private Bill fees was agreed to by the House on 27 March 2000, and the consequent amendments to Private Business Standing Orders agreed to on 24 July 2000, following a recommendation of the Select Committee of House of Lords’ Offices (4th Report, Session 1999-2000, HL Paper 45). A review of private legislation fees charged to promoters and applicants, as set out in the Table of fees in Private Business Standing Orders, is planned to take place this year.

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