Speed Limits on Roads (Devolved Powers) Bill 2015-16


amend Part VI of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, and the Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996, to make provision about the powers and duties of parish and town councils in relation to applying for speed limit orders; to provide for the conduct of local referendums to determine whether such applications should be made; and for connected purposes

Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)

What is this Bill?

The Speed Limits on Roads (Devolved Powers) Bill was a Ten Minute Rule Bill tabled by Scott Mann.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2015-16 Session.

Whose idea is this Bill?

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

What type of Bill is this?

A Ten Minute Rule Bill is a process of tabling a bill, where an MP has 10 minutes to advocate for their legislation to the Commons and the Minister responsible.

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: Ten Minute Rule Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

Sponsor: Scott Mann (Con)

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

Last Event: Friday 5th February 2016 - 2nd reading: House of Commons

Bill Progession through Parliament

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05/02/2016