Heritage Railways and Tramways (Voluntary Work) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Purpose: to permit young people to carry out voluntary work on heritage railways or tramways.
• Originating house: Lords; has completed the 1st and 2nd readings and the Order of Commitment discharge.
• Current stage: 3rd reading in the Lords.
• Official background: supported by one briefing paper and one Select Committee report.
• Next steps: if approved, the Bill would move to the House of Commons for consideration.

Progress

The Bill has progressed through the Lords up to the 3rd reading. If it passes there, it would proceed to the House of Commons for consideration.