A Bill to amend building regulations to require letter boxes in new buildings and new front doors to be positioned in accordance with Standard BS EN 13724:2013.
House of Commons
Anneliese MidgleyLabour (Co-op)
3 March 2026
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The Letter Boxes (Positioning) Bill would require letter boxes in all new buildings and in new front doors to be placed in line with the BS EN 13724:2013 standard. It would amend building regulations to make this a legal requirement, aiming to improve accessibility and consistency of letter box placement.
The bill is at the Commons' second reading. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and then to the Lords for consideration.
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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 introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 11 June under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
