Leader of the House of Commons (Election) Bill

A Bill to amend the House of Commons Administration Act 1978 to provide that the Prime Minister may only nominate as Leader of the House of Commons a Member of that House chosen following an election held amongst all Members of the House of Commons; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

12 February 2019

In Plain English

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This bill would require the Prime Minister to nominate as Leader of the House of Commons only an MP who has been chosen by an election held among all MPs. It would amend the House of Commons Administration Act 1978 to put this rule into law and for related purposes.

Key Points

The Prime Minister would be limited to nominating only an MP who has been selected by an all‑MPs election for the Leader of the House of Commons.
It would amend the House of Commons Administration Act 1978 to implement this requirement and related provisions.
The change would cover connected or related aspects of parliamentary administration.

Who is affected?

Members of the House of Commons (MPs)The Prime MinisterThe Leader of the House of Commons (and those involved in government business)

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Sept 2017

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Leader of the House of Commons (Election)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

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