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United Kingdom Membership of the European Union (Referendum) Bill

A Bill to make provision for a referendum in the next Parliament on the question of whether the United Kingdom should remain a member of the European Union; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

26 April 2013

In Plain English

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This Bill would require a referendum in the next Parliament on whether the United Kingdom should remain a member of the European Union. It aims to set out how that referendum would be conducted and related provisions. It originated in the House of Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons.

Key Points

  • Requires a referendum in the next Parliament on EU membership
  • Sets out the framework for conducting the referendum and related provisions
  • Originated in the House of Commons and is at the 2nd reading in the Commons
  • Classified within the technology policy area

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons; the first reading took place on 6 February 2013. No information is provided here about progress in the Lords.

Who is affected?

UK residents eligible to vote in referendumsMembers of Parliament and political partiesGovernment departments and the civil service responsible for running the referendumBusinesses and organisations with EU trade or membership interestsTechnology sector and digital organisations potentially impacted by EU-related provisions

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

6 Feb 2013

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - United Kingdom Membership of the European Union (Referendum)

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.