ways of introducing private members bills in house of commons

Question 1

the ballot

Answer 1

best chance of becoming law

• Names of members applying for a bill or drawn in a ballot held on the second sitting Thursday of a Parliamentary session
• the first seven Ballot bills are most likely to get a days debate

Question 2

ten minute rule

Answer 2

Members make speeches of no more than 10 minutes outlined the position with another member can oppose in a similar short statement

Question 3

presentation

Answer 3

Any member can introduce a bill As long as they have given notice previously of the intention to do so