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
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This bill would create a clear framework for carrying out the Prime Minister's duties if the current Prime Minister is incapacitated or temporarily unable to act. It also covers related measures needed to keep the government functioning smoothly during such a period.
The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons; it has completed the first reading and has had second readings on 14 January 2022 and 6 May 2022. No further stages are listed here.
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22 Jun 2021
14 Jan 2022, 6 May 2022
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
