Department for Work and Pensions (Relocation to Leeds) Bill

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 move the Department for Work and Pensions’ headquarters to Leeds, with provision for related measures to support the move. It was introduced in the House of Commons in 2012 and is currently at the second reading stage in the Commons.

Key Points

Requires relocation of the DWP headquarters to Leeds
Includes provisions for related or connected actions to facilitate the move
Originated as a Commons Private Member's Bill and is currently at the second reading in the Commons
Affects DWP staff, benefit claimants and other customers, and residents/businesses in Leeds and West Yorkshire

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the Commons, indicating early-stage consideration in the legislative process.

Who is affected?

DWP staff and civil servantsDWP benefit claimants and other customersResidents and businesses in Leeds and West YorkshireTaxpayers funding the relocationLocal government and public sector suppliers in Leeds/West Yorkshire

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

31 Jan 2012

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Department for Work and Pensions (Relocation to Leeds)

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.