Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013
Following agreement by both Houses on the text of the Bill it received Royal Assent on 28 February. The Bill is now an Act of Parliament (law). amend the law relating to scrap metal dealers; and for connected purposes.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 was a Ballot Bill tabled by Baroness Browning that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 20 June 2012 and became an Act of Parliament on 28 February 2013.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Baroness Browning), not the Government.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Ballot Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers All Bill Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament