UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0624
Remembrance Sunday (Closure of Shops) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill would require most shops in the UK to close on Remembrance Sunday each year. It's designed to encourage the nation to pause and honour military personnel who have died in service, similar to how some shops close on Christmas Day.
Presented by Sir Patrick Cormack.
HybridLords1st reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading10 Mar 2010
- 2nd reading