A Bill to reform the law of England relating to Easter trading; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
22 June 2015
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This bill would reform how Easter Sunday trading is regulated in England. It aims to modernise and simplify the rules, giving local authorities and shop owners a clearer framework for Easter trading. The bill is currently being debated in the Lords at the 2nd Reading stage (as of June 2015).
The bill has completed its first reading in the Lords (28 May 2015) and is at the second reading stage (19 June 2015). If progressed, it would move to committee and then to the other House for consideration.
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28 May 2015
19 Jun 2015
First reading took place on 28 May 2015. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
This bill was withdrawn by Baroness Turner of Camden on Friday 19 June.
The 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
