Consumer Rights Bill to be debated, 28 January c.12.45pm

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Our goal is to post up information on work undertaken in the House of Commons that has a consumer focus but which may not be highlighted elsewhere.

We have posted this on the Consumer Rights board because we thought some of you might be interested in the topic of debate. We encourage discussion and comments concerning the topic or content of this thread.


Consumer Rights Bill: Second Reading
Tuesday 28 January, due to start between c.12.45-1.00pm* in the House of Commons Chamber


If the Bill goes to a Public Bill Committee we will be sure to inform you – this will mean members of the public can submit evidence to inform the scrutiny of the Bill documents.


Summary of the Consumer Rights Bill 2013-14:

The Bill sets out a framework that consolidates in one place key consumer rights covering contracts for goods, services, digital content and the law relating to unfair terms in consumer contracts.

The Bill also seeks to make provision about investigatory powers for enforcing the regulation of traders, to make provision about private actions in competition law, and for connected purposes.


How it works:

Second reading is the first opportunity for MPs to debate the main principles of the Bill. It usually takes place no sooner than two weekends after first reading.

What happens at second reading?

The Government Minister, spokesperson or MP responsible for the Bill opens the second reading debate.
The official Opposition spokesperson responds with their views on the Bill.

The debate continues with other Opposition parties and backbench MPs giving their opinions.
At the end of the debate, the Commons decides whether the Bill should be given its second reading by voting, meaning it can proceed to the next stage.

It is possible for a Bill to have a second reading with no debate - as long as MPs agree to its progress.

What happens after second reading?

Once second reading is complete the Bill proceeds to committee stage - where each clause (part) and any amendments (proposals for change) to the Bill may be debated.


To view all information about the Consumer Rights Bill please go to the Bill Page at Consumer Rights Bill 2013-14

To read a Library briefing paper providing a summary of the Consumer Rights Bill go to Consumer Rights Bill - Library briefing paper

To find out more about how Laws are made please go to Passage of a Bill


How to watch:

The Questions can be viewed on Parliament TV (Silverlight or Windows Media Player required to stream TV): Player

Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available three hours after they happen in Todays Commons Debates


* It may begin later if any Urgent Questions or Statements are granted on the day, as Parliamentary business is subject to change.

Thanks
DOT

UKParliament

The transcript for yesterday's second reading of the Consumer Rights Bill is now available to read at Commons Hansard - Consumer Rights Bill

To watch the debate go to Parliament TV Player

We quote the below from the Hansard record of the House of Commons:

Committal

(1) The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee.

Proceedings in Public Bill Committee

(2) Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Thursday 13 March 2014.

We will provide people with information on how you can submit your views on consumer rights as soon as this is available.

Thanks
DOT

UKParliament

Just to update those who are interested, now the Consumer Rights Bill has gone to a Public Bill Committee the next step in the process is the line by line scrutiny of the Bill. This will be taking place over the next few weeks and will take place in Committee Room 10, Palace of Westminster, on the following days:

• Tuesday 25 February 2014 - 8.55am and 2pm
• Thursday 27 February 2014 - 11.30am and 2pm
• Tuesday 4 March 2014 - 8.55am and 2pm
• Thursday 6 March 2014 - 11.30am and 2pm
• Tuesday 11 March 2014 - 8.55am and 2pm
• Thursday 13 March 2014 - 11.30am and 2pm

The Committee must complete consideration of the Bill no later than 5pm on Thursday 13 March.

These sessions will be open to the public on a first come, first served basis. There is no system for the prior reservation of seats in Committee Rooms.

It is advisable to allow about 20 minutes to pass through security checks. Timings and room numbers are subject to change.


The sessions will be available to watch on Parliament TV (Windows Media Player or Silverlight are required to stream Parliament TV).

Tuesday 25 February 8.55am: Parliament TV Player

Tuesday 25 February 2pm: Parliament TV Player

Thanks
DOT

bod1467

Just having a listen. Stella Creasy likes The Wonderstuff, and coined the phrase "Margaret Thatcher, Ticket Snatcher".

(She had tickets to see them, but had to attend a parliamentary debate following Maggie's death).

UKParliament

Hello all!

Thursday's sessions of the PBC will be available to watch on Parliament TV (Windows Media Player or Silverlight are required to stream Parliament TV).

Thursday 27 February 11.30am: Parliament TV Player

Thursday 27 February 2pm: Parliament TV Player

Thanks
DOT

UKParliament

To keep members of MSE updated, if you are interested in the on-going scrutiny of the Consumer Rights Bill, the Public Bill Committee will be meeting on Tuesday 4 March and Thursday 6 March.

The sessions will be available to watch on Parliament TV (Windows Media Player or Silverlight are required to stream Parliament TV).

Tuesday 4 March 8.55am: Parliament TV Player
Tuesday 4 March 2pm: Parliament TV Player

Thursday 6 March 11.30am: Parliament TV Player
Thursday 6 March 2pm: Parliament TV Player

Thanks
DOT

UKParliament

The Public Bill Committee will be meeting for its final scrutiny of the Consumer Rights Bills on Tuesday 11 March and Thursday 13 March.

The sessions will be available to watch on Parliament TV (Windows Media Player or Silverlight are required to stream Parliament TV).

Tuesday 11 March
8.55am: Parliament TV Player

2pm: Parliament TV Player

Thursday 13 March
11.30am: Parliament TV Player

2pm: Parliament TV Player

Following on from this the Committee will report back to the rest of the House and inform them of their amendments to the Bill.

If the House agrees to the amendments the Bill will go to Third Reading and then, if passed, will progress to the House of Lords for further scrutiny.

Thanks
DOT