The types of bill Flashcards
Name all 4 types of bill
Private members, private, public and hybrid
Example of private members bill
1967 abortion act David Steel
Example of private bill
Whitehaven harbour act
Example of public bill
The theft act, the coroners and justice act
Hybrid bill example
HS2
Are private members bills generally successful?
lol no
What is 10 min rule and what bill?
MPs have 10 mins to put their case forward and persuade
.Private members bill
Explain Private members bill
.10 min rule
.not govt backed
.majority are unsuccessful
Explain Private bill
.voted on by both houses
.impact is much smaller but still voted on and gains a majority
Who do private bills affect?
An individual, area or company
Explain public bill
.supported by govt
.voted on by both houses
.impacts whole country
Explain hybrid bill
.mix of public and private
.has significant public interest but also a private aspect