The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Schools and Educational Settings (Essential Infrastructure and Opening During Emergencies) Bill

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

A Bill to make provision for educational settings including early years, schools, colleges and universities to be classified as essential infrastructure and remain open to all students during public health and other national emergencies; and for connected purposes.

Sponsors · 1

  • Robert HalfonConservativeHarlow

Bill · 1

  • Bill 186 2021-22 (as introduced)Commons
    23 Feb 2022

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