Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill: Lords third reading

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No changes were suggested to the bill ahead of third reading. Members discussed the progress of the bill at the conclusion of its Lords stages.

Following the completion of third reading, the bill now goes to the Commons for its consideration.

Lords report stage: Wednesday 24 July

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 Members discussed a range of subjects, including:

• annual reporting by the Organising Committee on its progress towards delivery of the games
• preparation of a Charter for the games, which would prohibit any form of discrimination, protect human rights and embrace sustainable development
• disability access
• funding.

Following a debate in the chamber a number of amendments were agreed to.

On Monday 9 September, members considered a 'carry-over motion', proposed by Baroness Barran, which would allow the Lords consideration of the bill to continue after a dissolution or suspension of Parliament. The motion was agreed without further debate.

Lords committee stage: Tuesday 9 July

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Members discussed a range of subjects, including accessibility for disabled people to all facilities at the Games, implementation of anti-doping provisions and the administration of visas for athletes and spectators from overseas.

Lords second reading: Tuesday 25 June

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Members discussed a range of subjects highlighted by the bill, including:

• the legacy of the Commonwealth Games and the future benefits to the people of Birmingham and the West Midlands
• the continued development of a High Speed Rail line between London and the West Midlands
• the Games' shortened organisational timeline due to Birmingham's status as a replacement for Durban, South Africa as host city.

Lord Ashton of Hyde (Conservative), parliamentary under-secretary in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, opened the debate on the bill and responded on behalf of the government.

Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill summary

This bill aims to:

• provide operational support for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, to be held in Birmingham and other venues across the West Midlands
• empower government ministers and the Organising Committee to ensure delivery of the Games in relation to funding, ticketing, advertising, trade and transport.

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Image: Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games