Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Relocation to Sheffield) Bill

Key Points

• Requires relocation of the BIS headquarters to Sheffield
• Includes connected or related provisions to facilitate the move
• Places responsibility on the Secretary of State to plan and carry out the relocation
• Currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons (originating in the Commons)
• Timing and impact would involve BIS staff, Sheffield economy and local transport planning

Progress

The bill has completed its first reading and is now at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. No further formal stages are recorded in the provided information.