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Queen’s Speech 2013

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The Queen’s Speech 2013 took place at 11.30am on 8 May 2013. Read the speech and background briefing notes.

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Queen's Speech 2013: overview

The Queen’s Speech 2013 included announcements about immigration, pensions, caring, consumer rights and strengthening economic growth.

The Queen’s Speech 2013

HM The Queen addressed Parliament about the legislative programme for government.

The Queen’s Speech 2013: background briefing notes

Briefing notes on each of the announcements in the Queen’s Speech 2013.

Queen's Speech

The Queen’s Speech takes place at the start of each Parliamentary session and forms the central part of the State Opening of Parliament.

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  • 18 June 2013
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  • 22 May 2013
  • Press release

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• National Fraud Initiative move to the Cabinet Office completed
  • 27 March 2015
  • News story
• Celebrating partnership, opportunity and commitment
  • 18 June 2013
  • Speech
• Welsh Secretary: Queen’s Speech shows our determination to help those who want to work hard.
  • 22 May 2013
  • Press release

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