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Draft Bills in previous sessions

Draft Bills that were published in previous parliamentary sessions are available to view.

Draft Bills that were published in previous parliamentary sessions are available to view.

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What is a Draft Bill?

What is a Draft Bill?

A Draft Bill is published to enable consultation and pre-legislative scrutiny. After consultation and pre-legislative scrutiny has taken place, the Draft Bill may be introduced formally in House of Commons or the House of Lords.

Most Draft Bills are examined either by select committees in the House of Commons or in the House of Lords or by a joint committee of both Houses of Parliament.