Bill · started in the Commons
Local Authorities (Borrowing and Investment) Bill
A Bill to make provision about the acquisition of land and property by local authorities in England outside their own local authority boundaries; to limit the power of local authorities to invest in commercial risk-taking enterprises; to limit public borrowing by local authorities for non-core activities; and for connected purposes.
The story so farThe Local Authorities (Borrowing and Investment) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 5 September 2017 by Mr Christopher Chope (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
- 1st reading Commons 5 Sep 2017
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 2 Apr 2019.