Queen’s Speech

Gordon Brown has delivered the last Queen’s speech before the next general election. Outlining his priorities for the new legislative session, the Prime Minister introduced 11 new bills and 3 carry over bills. At present the timeframe for completion of these Bills remains unclear. However, with approximately 70 days of parliamentary business before the next general election it is unlikely that the Government will be able to pass all of the legislation announced today.

The latest day that a general election can be called will be the 3rd of June, with the likely date for an election due to be the 6th of May. The Government will need to pass the Bills before this date if they are to be ratified.

Of particular relevance to sports bodies are the Flood and Water Management Bill and the Children, Schools and Families Bill.

These are:

1.      Fiscal Responsibility Bill

2.      Personal Care at Home Bill

3.      Financial Services Bill

4.      Flood and Water Management Bill

5.      Crime and Security Bill

6.      Children, Schools and Families Bill

7.      Energy Bill

8.      Digital Economy Bill

9.      Cluster Munitions Prohibition Bill

10.    Bribery Bill

11.    Draft House of Lords Reform Bill

12.    Child Poverty Bill (carry-over Bill)

13.    Equality Bill (carry-over Bill)

14.    Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill (carry over Bill)