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Commons second reading: Mesothelioma Bill

2 December 2013

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MPs debated the second reading of the Mesothelioma Bill in the House of Commons on Monday 2 December 2013

Minister of State at the Department for Work and Pensions, Mike Penning, opened the debate. Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions, Kate Green, responded on behalf of the Opposition.

The bill passed second reading on question without a vote.

Related information

Summary of the Mesothelioma Bill

A Bill to establish a Diffuse Mesothelioma Payments Scheme and make related provision, and to make provision about the resolution of certain insurance disputes.

Progress of the Bill

The Bill was introduced into the House of Commons on 29 August 2013.

Keep up to date with all the proceedings and documentation, including amendment papers, on the Mesothelioma Bill and find out how a Bill becomes an Act of Parliament.

House of Commons Library Analysis

The House of Commons Library produces briefing papers to inform MPs of key issues. The papers contain factual information and a range of opinions on each subject, and aim to be politically impartial. The Library has published a briefing paper for the second reading.

What happens at second reading?

At second reading the House debates the whole principle of the bill. It usually takes place no sooner than two weekends after first reading.

The Member in charge or the Minister moves the motion ‘that the bill be now read a second time’. MPs then debate the bill.
At the end of the debate the Speaker determines whether there are any objections to the motion being debated and asks for the Ayes and Noes.

Members voice their opinion, and if no objections are made, the bill passes second reading without a vote. If the Speaker believes Members have voiced disagreement a division is called and a vote taken.

What happens after second reading?

Following agreement to the programme motion, the Bill will go to a Public Bill Committee for consideration.

Watching proceedings from the public gallery

UK residents and overseas visitors can watch proceedings in the House of Commons by visiting the public gallery.

This article was produced by the Commons Digital Outreach Team. Follow @HouseofCommons on Twitter for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber.