House of Commons
13 May 2016
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This bill would create a formal framework for appointing a temporary Prime Minister in exceptional circumstances. It aims to spell out who may be appointed, under what conditions, and how such an appointment would be overseen, providing clarity and safeguards while staying within constitutional conventions.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with its first reading in 2015; further stages would follow if it progresses.
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29 Jun 2015
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.
