Overview

This bill prioritizes government business related to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 in the House of Commons until the UK leaves the EU. It ensures that government proposals concerning Brexit take precedence over other parliamentary matters, except under specific conditions.

Description

This bill grants precedence to government business connected to the EU Withdrawal Act 2018 during all House of Commons sittings. This means that government-led debates and votes on Brexit-related issues will take priority over other matters on the parliamentary agenda.

Two key exceptions exist: the House of Commons can vote to disregard the bill’s precedence for a particular sitting by a two-thirds majority or through unanimous consent. Furthermore, only ministers can introduce motions related to the UK's relationship with the EU.

The bill’s provisions override existing laws, parliamentary conventions, standing orders, or any other authority. It is designed to ensure that Brexit-related legislation is processed efficiently and effectively.

The bill applies across the UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) and will expire automatically on the day the UK leaves the European Union.

Government Spending

This bill is not expected to have a direct impact on government spending. It deals with parliamentary procedure, not the allocation of funds.

Groups Affected

This bill primarily affects:

• The UK Government: Grants them greater control over the parliamentary agenda regarding Brexit.
• Members of Parliament (MPs): Limits their ability to initiate debates on the UK's EU relationship, unless they are ministers. The bill also impacts their ability to influence parliamentary scheduling.
• The House of Commons: Alters the normal functioning of parliamentary procedure, granting precedence to government business on Brexit.

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