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Business Standards Bill

A Bill to establish an accreditation scheme for businesses that meet standards regarding the treatment of workers, the payment of taxes and environmental practices; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Business Standards Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 30 September 2020 by John McDonnell (Labour). 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 30 Sep 2020
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 4 May 2021.