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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1711

House of Commons Members’ Fund Act 2016

[As Introduced]
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This Act sets up a fund to provide financial assistance to Members of Parliament who experience personal hardship or financial difficulties. It's essentially a welfare scheme designed specifically for MPs to help them during tough times.

Presented by Sir Paul Beresford
supported by Lord Naseby.
✓ Passed into lawHybridLords
Official Ballot · Open Govt

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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading4 Nov 2015
  • 2nd reading29 Jan 2016
  • Committee stage24 Feb 2016
  • Report stage4 Mar 2016
  • 3rd reading4 Mar 2016

Lords

  • 1st reading7 Mar 2016
  • 2nd reading22 Apr 2016
  • Committee stage5 May 2016
  • 3rd reading10 May 2016
Royal Assent12 May 2016