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Commons Private Members’ Bills: 24 October 2014

23 October 2014

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MPs debated Private Members’ Bills in the House of Commons on Friday 24 October 2014, starting with Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Bill.

Private Members’ Bills debated

The following Bills were debated on 24 October 2014:

Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Bill: Second Reading 

This Bill, is sponsored by Mr Richard Bacon MP, seeks to place a duty on local authorities to keep a register of individuals and community groups who have expressed an interest in acquiring land to bring forward self-build and custom-build projects and to take account of and make provision for the interests of those on such registers in developing their housing initiatives and their local plans; to allow volume house builders to include self-build and custom-build projects as contributing towards their affordable housing obligations, when in partnership for this purpose with a Registered Social Landlord; and for connected purposes.

The Bill completed its second reading stage and was committed to a public bill committee.

Control of Horses Bill: Second Reading

This Bill, is sponsored by Julian Sturdy MP, seeks to make provision for the taking of action in relation to horses which are in public places; and for connected purposes.

The Bill completed its second reading stage and was committed to a public bill committee.

Local Government (Review of Decisions) Bill: Second Reading

This Bill, is sponsored by Mr Mark Spencer MP, seeks to make provision about the procedure for conducting investigations under Part 3 of the Local Government Act 1974; and to make provision for cases where an authority to which that Part applies takes a decision that affects the holding of an event for a reason relating to health or safety.

The Bill completed its second reading stage and was committed to a public bill committee.

Illegal Immigrants (Criminal Sanctions) Bill: Second Reading

This Bill, is sponsored by Mr Christopher Chope MP, seeks to make provision for criminal sanctions against those who have entered the UK illegally or who have remained in the UK without legal authority.

This Bill started second reading debate but was adjourned. Debate is expected to resume on the Bill on Friday 7 November 2014.

Rescheduled Private Members' Bills

House of Lords (Maximum Membership) Bill: Second Reading

This Bill, is sponsored by Mr Christopher Chope MP, seeks provide for a maximum limit on the number of Peers entitled to vote in the House of Lords; and to provide for a moratorium on new appointments

Debate on this Bill has been rescheduled to Friday 7 November 2014.

Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (Statutory Requirement) Bill: Second Reading

This Bill, is sponsored by Caroline Lucas MP, seeks require the Secretary of State to provide that Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE) be a statutory requirement for all state funded schools; for PSHE to include Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) and education on ending violence against women and girls; to provide for initial and continuing teacher education and guidance on best practice for delivering and inspecting PSHE and SRE education; and for connected purposes.

Debate on this Bill has been rescheduled to Friday 27 February 2015.

EU Membership (Audit of Costs and Benefits) Bill: Second Reading

This Bill, is sponsored by Mr Christopher Chope MP, seeks to require an independent audit of the benefits and costs of UK membership of the European Union.

Debate on this Bill has been rescheduled to Friday 7 November 2014.

Wild Animals in Circuses Bill: Second Reading

This Bill, is sponsored by Jim Fitzpatrick MP, seeks to prohibit the use of wild animals in circuses; and for connected purposes.

Debate on this Bill has been rescheduled to Friday 7 November 2014.

Private Members' Bill not moved for debate

Transparency and Accountability Bill: Second Reading

The Bill, is sponsored by John Hemming MP, seeks to make provision regarding arrangements for children involved in court proceedings; to make provision about the transparency, administration and accountability of courts and case conferences; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament annually on the number of prisoners who have exceeded their tariff and have not been released because they do not admit guilt; to extend the Criminal Cases Review Commission’s powers to obtain information; to make provision about consumer complaints in markets for public services; to amend certain sections of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 relating to contracts; and for connected purposes.

This Bill was not moved for debate on 24 October 2014.

Related Information

About Private Members’ Bills

Private Members' Bills are Public Bills introduced by MPs and Lords who are not government ministers. As with other Public Bills, their purpose is to change the law as it applies to the general population.

A minority of Private Members' Bills become law but, by creating publicity around an issue, they may affect legislation indirectly.

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