A Bill to introduce a Bill to prohibit the sending of unsolicited mail to elderly people; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
18 November 2009
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This bill aims to stop the practice of sending unsolicited mail to elderly people by making it illegal to do so and setting out enforcement options. It focuses on protecting older individuals from unwanted postal communications and related issues. The bill originated in the House of Commons and is currently at the second reading stage in the Commons.
The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons. Its first reading took place on 15 July 2009.
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15 Jul 2009
On 15 July, the House of Commons was asked, under the Ten Minute Rule motion, to give leave for this Bill to be introduced. The sponsor was allowed 10 minutes to support the Bill and there was ten minutes for other MPs to comment. The House agreed and the Bill was read a first time.
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The Protection of Elderly People (Unsolicited Mail) Bill has not been printed and cannot make any further progress.No recorded votes for this bill yet.
