UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2753
Business and Planning Act 2020
[As Introduced]
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The Business and Planning Act 2020 is a temporary law that relaxes rules for businesses to use public outdoor spaces (like streets and pavements) for things like outdoor seating and serving food and drink. It was designed to help shops, cafes and restaurants operate during and after the COVID19 pandemic by removing bureaucratic obstacles.
Presented by Alok Sharma
supported by Earl Howe.
supported by Earl Howe.
✓ 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 reading25 Jun 2020
- 2nd reading29 Jun 2020
- Committee stage29 Jun 2020
- Report stage29 Jun 2020
- 3rd reading29 Jun 2020
Lords
- 1st reading30 Jun 2020
- 2nd reading6 Jul 2020
- Committee stage13 Jul 2020
- Report stage20 Jul 2020
- 3rd reading20 Jul 2020
Royal Assent22 Jul 2020