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BILL PRESENTED

18 March 2020

Proposing MP
Rhondda and Ogmore
Type
Ten Minute Rule Bill

At a Glance

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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