House of Commons · Procedural
Business of the House (Private Members’ Bills)
10 June 2020
Proposed by Peter Bone Con Wellingborough
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Peter Bone supports the government's motion on scheduling Private Members' Bills.
- Peter Bone acknowledges the government's decision to revise the original schedule.
- Peter Bone congratulates the Government on scheduling additional Fridays for private Members' Bills.
Issue summary
Peter Bone supports the government's motion regarding the scheduling of Private Members' Bills and acknowledges the government's decision to revise the original schedule. Peter Bone discusses the procedure for private Members' Bills and congratulates the Government on scheduling additional Fridays for their consideration.
Action requested
The speaker is not proposing any specific action but rather supporting the government's decision to amend the schedule for private members' bills, which has been revised due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Key facts
- The motion amends the Resolution of the House from January 2020 and adjusts the dates for Second Reading of Bills.
- In 1945, a government attempted to stop private Members’ Bills but was eventually persuaded to reverse its decision after an incident involving Sir Alan Herbert.
- Private Members’ Bills can now become law through presentation bills, ten-minute rule bills, or ballot bills.
- The House will sit on 10 July for the second private Member's Bill Friday.
- There is one Friday scheduled in September with additional weeks in October and November.