A Bill to make provision for the carrying out of the functions of the Prime Minister in the event that a Prime Minister, or a person temporarily carrying out the functions of the Prime Minister, is incapacitated; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
5 May 2022
The bill would set out a clear process for who carries out the Prime Minister’s duties if the current Prime Minister is unable to work, or if someone else is temporarily acting in that role. It aims to ensure government business can continue by defining who may act and under what conditions, along with related constitutional provisions.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it passes this stage, it will move to committee for detailed scrutiny and then to further readings.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
