Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision about the Commonwealth Games that are to be held principally in Birmingham in 2022, and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

23 April 2021

In Plain English

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The Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill sets out the legal framework for the Commonwealth Games to be held principally in Birmingham in 2022 and related purposes. It provides the powers and arrangements needed to deliver the Games and support associated activities.

Key Points

Covers provisions about the 2022 Commonwealth Games held principally in Birmingham and related matters.
Includes provisions for connected purposes to support the delivery of the Games.
Originated in the Lords and is currently in the House of Commons at its second reading.
Supported by official documents (Explanatory Notes, Delegated Powers Memorandum and others) to explain aims and powers.
Aims to enable the delivery and administration of the Games and related arrangements.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. After this, it will move through the remaining Commons stages (committee, report, and third reading) before progressing to the Lords.

Who is affected?

Birmingham residents and local communitiesAthletes, teams and sports officialsVolunteers and event staffLocal businesses, suppliers and the tourism sectorVisitors and supportersPublic authorities and Birmingham City Council/local governmentOrganising bodies (Commonwealth Games Federation and Birmingham Local Organising Committee)

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Birmingham Commonwealth Games

1 Jan 1970

A General Election has been called and Parliament is no longer sitting. The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before Dissolution. This means the Bill will make no further progress.