😕 Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill

Commons Chamber

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The Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill was rushed through Parliament with no time for debate on crucial amendments, including a proposed sunset clause that many MPs supported. Due to procedural constraints, the House could not vote on these amendments, leading to frustration among members. The Bill passed its Third reading and received Royal Assent, becoming the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025. The session ended with thanks to the staff for their hard work under tight deadlines, and the House adjourned for Easter.

Summary

  • The Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill was discussed in the UK Parliament.
  • The session was chaired by Caroline Nokes, and it resumed after a previous adjournment.
  • Due to time constraints after 2 pm, there was no opportunity to debate or vote on any amendments, including the proposed sunset clause which many MPs wanted to be included to limit the duration of the Bill.
  • The Bill, containing Clauses 1 to 10, was passed without any amendments.
  • After being passed in the House of Commons, the Bill was sent to the House of Lords, which agreed to it without any changes.
  • The Bill received Royal Assent and was officially enacted as the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025.
  • The session concluded with thanks to the staff and well-wishes for Easter, after which the House was adjourned.

Divisiveness

The session displays very little disagreement. The primary point of potential disagreement mentioned is raised by Alex Burghart on the omission of a sunset clause in the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill. However, this point is not debated further, and no action is taken on it as per the rules explained by Madam Deputy Speaker. There are no other instances of disagreement or debate recorded in the transcript. The session proceeds smoothly with the clauses being ordered to stand part of the bill and the bill passing its Third reading without amendments, indicating a lack of significant contention among the members present. The exchange about the sunset clause is the only noted potential for disagreement, but it is resolved quickly without any further challenge, resulting in a low rating for disagreement.