A Bill to make provision for the privatisation of the British Broadcasting Corporation; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
26 February 2026
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This Bill would privatise the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and set out a framework for transferring it from public ownership to private ownership, along with related provisions to support the transition. It covers connected purposes as part of the privatisation package. The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.
The bill had its first reading in October 2024 and is now at the second reading in April 2026. If it progresses, it would still need committee, report, and third readings in the Commons, followed by consideration by the Lords.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 21 October 2024.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
