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National Debt Cap Bill 2010-12

Type of Bill:
Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule, SO No 23)
Sponsor:
Sajid Javid

Progress of the Bill

Bill started in the House of Commons

  1. House of Commons
    1. 1st reading
    2. 2nd reading
    3. Committee stage
    4. Report stage
    5. 3rd reading
  2. House of Lords
    1. 1st reading
    2. 2nd reading
    3. Committee stage
    4. Report stage
    5. 3rd reading
  3. Consideration of Amendments
  4. Royal Assent

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This Bill is being prepared for publication.

Latest news on the Bill

The second reading was expected on 20 January 2012 but was withdrawn.

The Bill had its first reading on 12 July 2011 through the Ten Minute Rule.

If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsor Sajid Javid.

Summary of the Bill

A Bill to set a legal cap on the amount of outstanding net Government debt as a percentage of gross domestic product; and for connected purposes

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