Bill · started in the Commons

Harbour, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to amend section 33 of the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 to allow local authorities to proscribe, in certain circumstances, the transport of live animals for slaughter abroad via facilities that local authorities control and operate; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Harbour, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10 May 2016 by Craig Mackinlay (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 10 May 2016
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 16 May 2016.