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Types of Bill
| Early Day Motions (EDM) |
- An Early Day Motion (EDM) is a type of MP's petition, which asks
for an issue to be treated at the earliest possible moment. Each EDM
has up to six sponsors. Every time a new MP adds their name to a motion
it is published in the daily Order Papers of the House of Commons.
- EDMs are rarely discussed. Their main use is for creating
publicity, in local papers for example. MPs with a government
responsibility will not sign EDMs.
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| Private Members Bills |
- At the start of each new session of Parliament, there is a ballot
amongst MPs to have the opportunity to introduce a Private Members
Bill. Those chosen will be allotted time in the Commons to do so.
Usually, only the top six MPs have a real chance to see their Bill
through the legislative process.
- There is a limited time available for Private Members Bills
and they can be 'talked out' by other MPs who oppose the bill. The
government may decide not to oppose a Private Members Bill, or to allow
parliamentary time for it, if it supports the bill.
- Even if the bill runs out of parliamentary time, it can be a
very good way to raise the profile of an issue, and put pressure on the
government.
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| Ten Minute Rule Bills |
- MPs are allowed to introduce a Ten Minute Rule Bill on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays. These are when an MP speaks for ten minutes
on why a certain Bill is needed. These rarely get anywhere but they
offer good opportunities for publicity.
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Adjournment debates
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- These occur in the Commons at the end of every day. The speaker
chooses the subjects for debate and the MP is allowed to speak for 15
minutes. These debates often occur late at night, so national media
does not always pick them up. Local papers could follow them up. The
debates will appear in the weekly Hansard. For more information click
on Parliament link.
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The notes on the types of bill are courtesy iVillage.co.uk
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Early Day Motions
EDM Home Page
A selection of recent EDMs:
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