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House of Commons · Bill Debate

Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill

04 February 2022 · 2 other contributors

Opened by Christopher Chope Con Christchurch

Housing

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At a glance

Christopher Chope raised concerns about mobile homes act 1983 (amendment) bill in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Mr Chope expressed dissatisfaction with the Government's objection to the Second Reading of his Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill.
  • Mr Chope tabled a question asking the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities why the Government objected to the bill despite previous assurances.
  • Mr Chope expected the Government to make a statement regarding the bill's future but this did not occur.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Christopher Chope Con Christchurch

Mr. Chope opened the debate by expressing his dissatisfaction with the Government's objection to the Second Reading of his private Member’s Bill, Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill. He tabled a question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities asking why the Government objected to the bill having a Second Reading despite previously stating they would consider it in detail. Mr. Chope argued that he had expected the Government to make a statement regarding the bill's future, but this did not materialise.

Other contributors (2)
  • Christopher Chope Con Christchurch

    Mr. Chope complained that his private Member’s Bill was objected to by the Government and argued that he had expected a statement from them, but this did not happen as anticipated.

  • Eleanor Laing 14:30:00

    Mrs. Laing clarified that Mr. Chope's bill has not yet had its Second Reading and explained the process of objecting to a private Member’s Bill. She stated that the bill will indeed be debated on 25 February as requested by Mr. Chope.

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