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Magna Carta Anniversary (Bank Holiday) Bill

A Bill to designate Monday 15 June 2015 as a bank holiday in the United Kingdom to mark the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta; and for connected purposes

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Magna Carta Anniversary (Bank Holiday) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 7 September 2011 by Mrs Eleanor Laing (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 7 Sep 2011
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 1 May 2012.