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Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision for a Member of the House of Lords to vote at elections to the House of Commons.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 9 May 2013 by Lord Dubs (Labour). 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 Lords 9 May 2013
  2. 2nd reading Lords 5 Jul 2013
  3. Order of Commitment discharged Lords 22 Jul 2013
  4. 3rd reading Lords 29 Jul 2013
  5. 1st reading Commons 9 Oct 2013
  6. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 22 May 2014.