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Public Bodies Act 2011

[As Introduced]
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The Public Bodies Act 2011 allows the UK government to change, merge, or abolish around 900 public organizations and agencies (like regulators and advisory bodies). It was designed to reduce the number of these bodies, cut costs, and simplify how public services are organized.

Presented by Lord Taylor of Holbeach
supported by Mr Francis Maude.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber

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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 reading10 May 2011
  • 2nd reading12 Jul 2011
  • Committee stage8 Sept 2011
  • Report stage25 Oct 2011
  • 3rd reading25 Oct 2011

Lords

  • 1st reading28 Oct 2010
  • 2nd reading9 Nov 2010
  • Committee stage23 Nov 2010
  • Report stage23 Mar 2011
  • 3rd reading9 May 2011
Royal Assent14 Dec 2011