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Parliamentary Allowances (Restriction) Bill

A Bill to prohibit members of the House of Commons who do not take the oath from receiving parliamentary allowances; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

19 September 2019

In Plain English

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This bill would stop MPs who have not taken the oath from receiving parliamentary allowances. It would also include related provisions to support this restriction. The aim is to ensure that allowance payments are made only to MPs who have sworn the oath.

Key Points

Prohibits Members of the House of Commons who have not taken the oath from receiving parliamentary allowances.
Covers parliamentary allowances and related measures ('connected purposes') to implement the restriction.
Status: currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; originated in the Commons, first introduced in 2017.

Who is affected?

Members of the House of Commons who have not taken the oathMPs-elect who have not yet taken the oath

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Sept 2017

2nd readingCommons

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3rd readingCommons

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Parliamentary Allowances (Restriction)

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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

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