John Bercow

I have to acquaint the House that the House has been to the House of Peers where a Commission under the Great Seal was read, authorising the Royal Assent to the following Acts:

Law Commission Act 2009

Autism Act 2009

Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) Act 2009

Driving Instruction (Suspension and Exemption Powers) Act 2009

Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009

Green Energy (Definition and Promotion) Act 2009

Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009

Health Act 2009

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009

Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

Welfare Reform Act 2009

Coroners and Justice Act 2009

Policing and Crime Act 2009

— from debate entitled “Royal Assent”

The three speeches/headings immediately before

  1. 1 earlier: Royal Assent
  2. 2 earlier:

    Message to attend the Lords Commissioners delivered by the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod.

    The Speaker, with the House, went up to hear Her Majesty's Commission; on their return, the Speaker sat in the Clerk's place at the Table.

  3. 3 earlier: Message to Attend the Lords Commissioners

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