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Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Relocation to Manchester) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to relocate the headquarters of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to Manchester; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

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The Bill would require the Secretary of State to move the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's headquarters to Manchester and would allow related changes to support the relocation.

Key Points

Requires relocation of the DCMS headquarters to Manchester.
Allows for connected or related measures to implement and support the move.
Covers the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and its headquarters.

Who is affected?

DCMS civil servants and staffArts, culture, media and sport organisations and professionalsResidents and businesses in Manchester and the surrounding areaOther government bodies and public organisations that work with DCMS

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

31 Jan 2012

2nd readingCommons

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3rd readingCommons

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Relocation to Manchester)

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.

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