Gangmasters Licensing (Extension to Construction Industry) Bill 2010-12


The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. The Bill would amend section 3 of the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 so that the provisions of the Act would apply to the construction industry.

Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)

What is this Bill?

The Gangmasters Licensing (Extension to Construction Industry) Bill was a Ballot Bill tabled by David Hamilton.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2010-12 Session.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (David Hamilton), not the Government.

What type of Bill is this?

20 Ballot Bills places are awarded by lottery to backbench MP's at the start of each Session. These Bills receive precedence for debate in the Commons and a handful will succeed in becoming enacted into law.

The higher chance of success means MPs who win a ballot slot are frequently lobbied by groups wishing to have legislation tabled on their behalf, but the choice of bill ultimately remains with the MP.

So is this going to become a law?

No. This Bill did not complete it's passage before the Session completed and is no longer before Parliament. However, it may have been re-introduced under a similar name in a subsequent Session.

Would you like to know more?

See these Glossary articles for more information: Ballot Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

Sponsor: David Hamilton

Official Bill Page

Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill

Last Event: Friday 3rd December 2010 - 2nd reading: House of Commons

Bill Progession through Parliament

Commons - 40%

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