Ballot Bills in United Kingdom
Ballot Bills Meaning, as used in the UK Parliament
Ballot Bills are a type of Private Members’ Bill used only in the House of Commons.
At the start of each new parliamentary year, all backbench Members of the Parliament are invited to enter a ballot. The few Members of the Parliament who are lucky in the draw may each bring in a Bill of their choosing, known as a Ballot Bill. Ballot Bills take priority over other Private Members’ Bills when time is allocated for debates and so have a better chance of becoming law.
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- Bills
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- Backbench (backbenchers)
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