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Bill · started in the Commons

Welfare Cash Card Bill

A Bill to provide for the introduction of a welfare cash card; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Welfare Cash Card Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 18 December 2012 by Alec Shelbrooke (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 18 Dec 2012
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 26 Apr 2013.