Zoological Society of London (Leases) Act 2024


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)

What is this Bill?

The Zoological Society of London (Leases) Act 2024 was a Presentation Bill tabled by Bob Blackman that became an Act of Parliament.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill was introduced on 11 December 2023 and became an Act of Parliament on 24 May 2024.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Bob Blackman), 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, Presentation Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers Ministerial Extracts from Debates

This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament

Bill Progession through Parliament

Commons Completed
Lords Completed
Royal Assent

Latest Key documents

Timeline of Bill Documents and Stages

24th May 2024
3rd reading: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
24th May 2024
3rd reading (Lords)
24th May 2024
Order of Commitment discharged: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
24th May 2024
Order of Commitment discharged
24th May 2024
Royal Assent: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
24th May 2024
Royal Assent (Commons)
24th May 2024
Act of Parliament
Zoological Society of London (Leases) Act 2024 (c. 20)
10th May 2024
2nd reading: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
10th May 2024
2nd reading (Lords)
1st May 2024
Select Committee report
19th Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory reform Committee
29th April 2024
Briefing papers
Zoological Society of London (Leases) Bill: HL Bill 64 of 2023–24
22nd April 2024
1st reading (Lords)
22nd April 2024
1st reading: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
22nd April 2024
Bill
HL Bill 64 (as brought from the Commons)
22nd April 2024
Explanatory Notes
HL Bill 64 Explanatory Notes
19th April 2024
Report stage (Commons)
19th April 2024
Amendment Paper
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 19 April 2024
19th April 2024
Bill proceedings: Commons
Report Stage Proceedings as at 19 April 2024
18th April 2024
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 18 April 2024
18th April 2024
Selection of amendments: Commons
Speaker’s provisional grouping and selection of Amendments at Report Stage
17th April 2024
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 17 April 2024
28th February 2024
Committee stage (Commons)
28th February 2024
Selection of amendments: Commons
Chair’s provisional selection and grouping of amendments in Committee – 28 February 2024
19th January 2024
2nd reading (Commons)
11th January 2024
Bill
Bill 70 2023-24 (as introduced)
11th January 2024
Bill
Bill 70 2023-24 (as introduced) - xml download
11th January 2024
Explanatory Notes
Bill 70 EN 2023-24
11th December 2023
1st reading (Commons)