Zoological Society of London (Leases) Bill 2023-24
amend the Crown Estate Act 1961 to increase the maximum term of the lease that may be granted to the Zoological Society of London in respect of land in Regent’s Park.
Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
The Zoological Society of London (Leases) Bill is a Presentation Bill tabled by Bob Blackman.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?Yes. This Bill was introduced on 11 December 2023 and is currently before Parliament.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Bob Blackman), not the Government.
What type of Bill is this?A Presentation Bill can be tabled by any MP after the fifth Wednesday of the Session. There is no limit to the number of Presentation Bills an individual MP may table.
So is this going to become a law?Presentation Bills are extremely unlikely to become law. Unless the Bill receives unanimous support from MPs and can pass 2nd Reading in the Commons without debate, it will not proceed further in the Bill process.
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: Presentation Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates
Next Event: Friday 10th May 2024 - 2nd reading
Last Event: Monday 22nd April 2024 - 1st reading: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
Bill Progession through Parliament