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House of Commons · Ten Minute Rule Bill

BILL PRESENTED

18 March 2020

Proposed by Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda and Ogmore

Parliamentary Procedure

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At a glance

Key points

  • Chris Bryant presented a Ten Minute Rule Bill concerning emergency coronavirus legislation.
  • Bryant expressed concerns about the process for presenting emergency legislation.
  • Bryant suggested that amendments should be considered before Second Reading, despite it not being the normal convention.

Issue summary

Chris Bryant raises concerns about the process for presenting emergency coronavirus legislation.

Action requested

Bryant hopes that amendments can be tabled before Second Reading, despite it not being the normal convention, and suggests that if the Bill is to last two years, there should be regular reviews by Parliament.

Key facts

  • Several Bills were presented but the emergency coronavirus legislation was not.
  • The Government plans to publish the emergency legislation tomorrow.
  • It is expected that amendments can be tabled before Second Reading for emergency legislation.
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