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Counsellors of State Act 2022

Summary

This Act sets up a formal system allowing appointed Counsellors of State to take on the monarch's official duties if the King or Queen is temporarily unable to do so due to illness or absence. It ensures that important government functions and state business can continue without interruption during these periods.

A vote to support means

  • Supporting this Act means ensuring the government can continue to function smoothly if the monarch becomes ill or unable to carry out their duties temporarily. It creates a clear system where trusted advisors (Counsellors of State) can make important decisions on the monarch's behalf, so the country isn't left without leadership.

A vote to oppose means

  • Critics might worry about giving too much power to unelected officials, or be concerned about how decisions are made when the monarch can't participate. Some may question whether the process is transparent enough or whether these temporary leaders have enough accountability to the public.

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Bill Passage

Commons

  • 1st reading24 Nov 2022
  • 2nd reading1 Dec 2022
  • Committee stage1 Dec 2022
  • 3rd reading1 Dec 2022

Lords

  • 1st reading15 Nov 2022
  • 2nd reading21 Nov 2022
  • Committee stage23 Nov 2022
  • Report stage23 Nov 2022
  • 3rd reading23 Nov 2022
Royal Assent6 Dec 2022
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