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Royal Assent
24 May 2023
Lead MP
Nigel Evans
Witham
Con
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Nigel Evans raised concerns about royal assent in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Nigel Evans
Con
Witham
Notified the House of the Royal Assent given by the King to several Acts including the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023, Carer’s Leave Act 2023, Electricity Transmission (Compensation) Act 2023, Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, Northern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) Act 2023.
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