A Bill to permit young persons to carry out voluntary work on a heritage railway or tramway
House of Lords
8 November 2019
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This Bill would allow young people to volunteer on heritage railways and tramways. It aims to provide a simple safety framework for their voluntary work, including supervision by the hosting organisations. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords.
The Bill is at the second reading in the Lords. It began its life in the Lords and has progressed through the early stages since 2019.
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21 Oct 2019
First reading took place on 21 October. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2017-19 Parliament dissolved at the end of the 2019 Session and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
