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Bill · started in the Commons

Prime Minister (Nomination) and Cabinet (Appointment) Bill

A Bill To make provision for the House of Commons to nominate the Prime Minister and approve appointments to the Cabinet; to establish the office of Acting Prime Minister; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Prime Minister (Nomination) and Cabinet (Appointment) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 July 2019 by Pete Wishart (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

  1. 1st reading Commons 11 Jul 2019
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 19 Sep 2019.