House of Commons
13 May 2016
The Prime Minister (Temporary Appointment) Bill would create a formal, legal process for appointing a temporary Prime Minister if the current leader cannot continue. It is intended to ensure continuity of government by providing a clear interim framework during leadership transitions. The exact details are not provided here, but the bill would set out how such an interim PM is chosen and how long the appointment lasts.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to Committee stage for detailed examination, followed by further readings, before going to the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2015-16 session of Parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
This Bill was presented to Parliament on 29 June 2015. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
