Bill · started in the Commons

Youth Mobility Scheme (EU Countries) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to enter into negotiations with countries which are members of the European Union for the purpose of extending the Youth Mobility Scheme to applicants from those countries on a reciprocal basis; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Youth Mobility Scheme (EU Countries) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 15 January 2025 by James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat). 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.

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Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 15 Jan 2025
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 6 May 2026.