Deep Sea Mining Act 2014
Third reading - the final chance for the Lords to change the Bill - took place on 18 March and no amendments were made. As both Houses have agreed on the text of the Bill it now waits for the final stage of Royal Assent when the Bill will become an Act of Parliament. A date for Royal Assent has yet to be set.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Deep Sea Mining Act 2014 was a Ballot Bill tabled by Sheryll Murray that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 19 June 2013 and became an Act of Parliament on 14 May 2014.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Sheryll Murray), not the Government.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Ballot Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers All Bill Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament