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
This bill would set a formal target for moving central government functions, offices and staff out of London to other parts of the UK. It would require detailed plans, ongoing monitoring and regular reporting on progress, with related provisions to manage the relocation process.
The bill is at its second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to committee for detailed examination, followed by further readings and a move to the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.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.
