British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill

Key Points

• Proposes privatisation of the BBC.
• Introduced as a Private Member's Bill by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative).
• Originates in the House of Commons and is at the second reading stage in the Commons.
• Would create the framework for privatisation and cover connected purposes.
• Progress to the Lords would require passage through additional stages in both Houses and the Bill has not progressed beyond the second reading yet.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It has not yet moved to committee or to the Lords, and there is no confirmed timetable for further stages.