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Department for International Trade (Abolition) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the abolition of the Department for International Trade; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

18 September 2019

In Plain English

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The bill would abolish the Department for International Trade. It would provide for how its functions, staff and assets should be dealt with after abolition, along with other related provisions.

Key Points

Abolition of the Department for International Trade
Provisions for handling the department's functions, staff and assets after abolition
Provisions for related or connected purposes

Who is affected?

Civil servants employed by the Department for International TradeBusinesses, trade bodies and organisations that rely on DIT services (exporters, importers, investors)Other government departments or agencies that would take over DIT functionsTaxpayers and the general public as funders of government services

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

20 Nov 2018

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Department for International Trade (Abolition)

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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No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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