A Bill to make provision for the avoidance of modern slavery in the procurement of public contracts; and for connected purposes
House of Lords
5 May 2021
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This bill would require public sector bodies to take steps to prevent modern slavery in the suppliers and supply chains they use when buying goods and services. It aims to address slavery risks linked to public procurement and includes related provisions. The bill originates in the House of Lords and is currently at the second reading stage in the Lords.
The bill began in the Lords and had its first reading in February 2020; it is now at the second reading in the Lords. There is no information here about movement to the House of Commons.
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3 Feb 2020
First reading took place on 3 February. 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 2019-2021 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
