House of Lords Business

Business of the House Lord Kennedy of Southwark, on behalf of Baroness Smith of Basildon, moved that, in the event the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill has been brought from the Commons, Standing Order 44 (No two stages of a Bill to be taken on one day) be dispensed with today to enable the Bill to be taken through its remaining stages and that, in accordance wit… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text

(at 12:05)

Steel Industry Baroness Jones of Whitchurch moved that this House takes note of His Majesty's Government's legislative proposals to ensure the continued operation of the steel industry in the light of the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill. After debate, the motion was agreed to. (at 12:08)

Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill A bill to make provision about powers to secure the continued and safe use of assets of a steel undertaking was brought from the Commons. It was read a first time and ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 94) (at 14:41)

Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill Baroness Jones of Whitchurch moved that the bill be now read a second time. The motion was agreed to and the bill was committed to a Committee of the Whole House. (at 14:57)

Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill The bill was considered in Committee. Amendments were considered. The House resumed and the bill was reported without amendment. The report was received. Then the bill was read a third time and, after debate, passed. (at 16:45)

Royal Assent The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Kennedy of Cradley) notified the King's Assent to the following Act: Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act c 13 (at 18:00)