Leader of the House of Lords Bill [HL] 2014-15
First reading took place on 14 October. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress. amend the Ministerial and Other Salaries Act 1975 in order to increase the maxiumum number of salaries payable to Secretaries of State; and to make provision about the Leader of the House of Lords.
Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)
The Leader of the House of Lords Bill [HL] was a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2014-15 Session.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an Member of the House of Lords (Lord Forsyth of Drumlean), not the Government.
What type of Bill is this?Lords Private Members' Bills can be tabled by any member, at any time during the Session. A number of Lords may win ballot slots to receive precedence in the Lords.
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: Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
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Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill
Last Event: Tuesday 14th October 2014 - 1st reading: House of Lords
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