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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1211

Communications (Unsolicited Telephone Calls and Texts) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to reduce annoying unsolicited (unwanted) phone calls and text messages that people receive. It would create stricter rules and stronger punishments for companies that harass people with spam calls and texts, giving people more control over who can contact them.

Presented by Mike Crockart.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote400 MPs
67% Ayes · 26833% Noes · 132
The democratic gap

33% , a wide gap

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading19 Jun 2013
  • 2nd reading