A Bill to make provision for ending the liability of lay rectors for the repair of chancels, and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
12 May 2016
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This Bill would end the liability of lay rectors for paying to repair church chancels and make related changes to the law. It aims to clarify who is responsible for chancel repairs going forward and simplify arrangements for churches.
The Bill started in the Lords and had its first reading on 3 June 2015; it is now at the second reading stage in the Lords.
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3 Jun 2015
First reading took place on 3 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
