Bill · started in the Commons
Benefit Claimants Sanctions (Required Assessment) Bill
A Bill to require assessment of a benefit claimant’s circumstances before the implementation of sanctions; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Benefit Claimants Sanctions (Required Assessment) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 29 June 2016 by Mhairi Black (Scottish National Party). 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
- 1st reading Commons 29 Jun 2016
- 2nd reading Commons 2 Dec 2016
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 27 Feb 2017.