A Bill to establish a target for the relocation of central government functions, offices and staff from London to other parts of the United Kingdom; to make provision for implementation, monitoring and performance reporting against such a target; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
13 May 2016
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The bill would set a formal target to relocate central government functions, offices and staff from London to other parts of the UK. It also creates a framework for carrying out the move, monitoring progress, and reporting on performance against the target, along with related measures.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, where its general principles are debated. It originated in the Commons and has not yet progressed to detailed consideration.
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10 Nov 2015
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 10 November 2015 under the Ten Minute Rule. This allows an MP to make his or her case for a new bill in a speech lasting up to ten minutes. An opposing speech may also be made before the House decides whether or not the bill should be introduced. If the MP is successful the bill is taken to have had its first reading.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
