Devolution in England Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Imposes a duty on the Secretary of State to produce and publish a report on devolution in England.
• The report would describe current devolution arrangements and possible future options.
• The bill is a reporting measure, not a change to devolved powers.
• Originates in the House of Lords; current stage is Lords’ 2nd reading (first reading occurred on 30 January 2020).

Progress

The bill is presently in the Lords at its second reading. It originated in the Lords and had its first reading on 30 January 2020.