Re-Export Controls Bill [HL] 2010-12


The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. make provision for the regulation of the re-export of military equipment and goods further to their original exportation from the United Kingdom.

Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)

What is this Bill?

The Re-Export Controls Bill [HL] was a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Lord Alton of Liverpool.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2010-12 Session.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an Member of the House of Lords (Lord Alton of Liverpool), not the Government.

What type of Bill is this?

Lords Private Members' Bills can be tabled by any member, at any time during the Session. A number of Lords may win ballot slots to receive precedence in the Lords.

So is this going to become a law?

No. This Bill did not complete it's passage before the Session completed and is no longer before Parliament. However, it may have been re-introduced under a similar name in a subsequent Session.

Would you like to know more?

See these Glossary articles for more information: Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

Official Bill Page

Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill

Last Event: Thursday 27th January 2011 - 1st reading: House of Commons

Bill Progession through Parliament

Lords Completed
Commons - 20%

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