Second reading and all remaining stages - took place on Wednesday 9 March. The Bill received Royal Assent on 16 March. The Bill is now an Act of Parliament (law).This Bill is known as a "Money Bill". The House of Lords cannot amend Money Bills so committee stage, report stage and third reading are just formalities.
The Appropriation Act 2011 was a Government Bill that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 2 March 2011 and became an Act of Parliament on 16 March 2011.
Whose idea is this Bill?Government Bills implement the legislative agenda of the Government. This agenda, and the Bills that will implement it, are outlined in the Queen's Speech at the Session's State Opening of Parliament.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Government Bills, Process of a Bill
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament