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Royal Commission (London) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the establishment of a Royal Commission to consider the future challenges facing London in housing, transport, the environment, population, equality, the City and the wider economy, and such other matters as the Royal Commission considers appropriate; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Gareth ThomasLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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The Royal Commission (London) Bill would establish a Royal Commission to study London's future challenges in housing, transport, the environment, population, equality, the City and the wider economy, plus any other matters the Commission chooses to consider. It would require the Commission to produce recommendations for Parliament on these issues.

Key Points

  • Creates a Royal Commission to examine London's long-term challenges across housing, transport, environment, population, equality, the City and the wider economy.
  • The Commission can consider additional subjects it regards as appropriate and report recommendations to Parliament.
  • Addresses planning, infrastructure and economic factors to inform London's future policy.
  • Originated in the House of Commons and is currently at the second reading stage, sponsored by Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op)).

Progress

The bill began with a first reading in the Commons on 12 October 2010 and is presently at the second reading in the Commons.

Who is affected?

London residents and householdsRenters and homeowners in LondonWorkers and commuters who travel to or within LondonBusinesses and employers in London, including the City and wider economyLocal authorities and public services in LondonEnvironmental groups and community organisationsGroups concerned with equality and civil rights

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

12 Oct 2010

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
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3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Royal Commission (London)

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.