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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.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Local Authorities (Borrowing and Investment) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10 February 2020 by Sir 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

  1. 1st reading Commons 10 Feb 2020
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2021.