UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0820
Remembrance Sunday (Closure of Shops) Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill would require most shops in the UK to close on Remembrance Sunday as a way to show respect for military personnel who have died in service. Currently, shops can choose to stay open, but this bill would make closure a legal requirement.
Presented by Lord Davies of Coity.
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Official Ballot · The People's Chamber
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote83 MPs
82% Ayes · 6818% Noes · 15
The democratic gap
18% , a moderate gap
Bill passage
Lords
- 1st reading25 Jan 2011
- 2nd reading1 Jul 2011