Guidance

Carrying over bills in Parliament

Guidance for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) for carrying over bills in Parliament.

• From: Cabinet Office and Office of the Parliamentary Counsel
• Published: 8 November 2013
• Last updated: 3 September 2024 — See all updates

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Carrying over bills in Parliament

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Carrying Over Bills August 2024

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This page contains guidance about the drafting of legislation, produced by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel for members of that office.

Published 8 November 2013
Last updated 3 September 2024 + show all updates

1. 3 September 2024

   Para 4.5 has been updated to explain that provisions that were in italicised in the Bill on introduction in the first Session because they involve public money do not need to be printed in italics when the Bill is reprinted in the second Session provided that the relevant financial resolution has been passed. Para 4.13 notes the mechanics involved in carrying over a Bill that is drafted using LawMaker. Para 4.47 records the first use of a motion under SO No.80A(14) to extend a carry over period that had already been extended under that provision.

2. 27 May 2022

   Added HTML version of guidance.

3. 30 March 2021

   Updated guidance for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) on carrying over Bills

4. 31 August 2018

   Updated the 'Carrying Over Bills' attachment with new version.

5. 12 July 2016

   Updated guidance.

6. 22 June 2015

   Guidance document updated.

7. 8 November 2013

   First published.