Public Sector Websites (Data Charges) Bill 2023-24
require providers of electronic communications networks to allow their customers to access certain public sector websites free of charge; and for connected purposes.
Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)
The Public Sector Websites (Data Charges) Bill was a Ten Minute Rule Bill tabled by Simon Lightwood.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2023-24 Session.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Simon Lightwood), 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
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Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill
Last Event: Tuesday 12th March 2024 - 1st reading (Commons)
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