Clause 6 — Commencement, duration, extent and short title

Part of Bills Presented – in the House of Commons at 7:15 pm on 15 July 2014.

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Photo of Tom Watson Tom Watson Labour, West Bromwich East 7:15, 15 July 2014

May I parry the hon. Gentleman with another Act? The Academies Act 2010 was introduced on 26 May and received Royal Assent on 27 July. The complex Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Bill had First

Reading on 15 July 2010 and received Royal Assent on 16 December. If we can pass legislation in three days in an emergency, it is not beyond the wit of man and woman to pass legislation in six months.