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Department for Transport (Relocation to Birmingham) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to relocate the headquarters of the Department for Transport to Birmingham; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

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This Bill would require the Secretary of State to relocate the Department for Transport's headquarters to Birmingham. It would also cover related changes needed to support the move.

Key Points

Requires the relocation of the Department for Transport's headquarters to Birmingham.
Covers associated arrangements and 'connected purposes' to facilitate the move.
Originates in the House of Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons.
Is focused on the Transport policy area and affects nationwide Government operations and the Birmingham area.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons; it has not yet progressed to later stages.

Who is affected?

Department for Transport staff and operationsResidents and businesses in Birmingham and the West MidlandsTransport suppliers, contractors and organisations working with the DfTOther UK government departments and agencies that interact with the DfTThe general public who rely on DfT services

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

31 Jan 2012

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Department for Transport (Relocation to Birmingham)

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.

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