Bills Presented – in the House of Commons at 12:00 pm on 14 May 2026.
Presentation and resumption of proceedings (Standing Orders Nos. 57 and 80A)
Secretary Heidi Alexander, supported by the Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Steve Reed, Secretary Ed Miliband, Secretary Peter Kyle, Secretary Douglas Alexander, Secretary Jo Stevens and James Murray, presented a Bill to make provision about railways and railway services; and for connected purposes.
Bill read the First and Second time without Question put (
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