Prime Minister (Temporary Replacement) Bill

Official Summary

A Bill to make provision for the carrying out of the functions of the Prime Minister in the event that a Prime Minister, or a person temporarily carrying out the functions of the Prime Minister, is incapacitated; and for connected purposes.

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Overview

This bill establishes a clear order of succession for temporarily replacing the UK Prime Minister in cases of incapacitation. It outlines who would assume the role and their responsibilities, ensuring a smooth continuation of government operations.

Description

The Prime Minister (Temporary Replacement) Bill sets out a formal process for temporarily replacing the Prime Minister if they become incapacitated. The replacement will be selected from a designated list of Cabinet Ministers, following a specific order of precedence (detailed below).

Order of Succession:

The order of succession is as follows: 1. Deputy Prime Minister; 2. First Secretary of State; 3. Chancellor of the Exchequer; 4. Foreign Secretary; 5. Home Secretary; 6. Lord Chancellor; 7. Defence Secretary; 8. Health Secretary; 9. Business Secretary; 10. President of the Board of Trade; 11. Work and Pensions Secretary; 12. Environment Secretary; 13. Housing Secretary; 14. Transport Secretary; 15. Northern Ireland Secretary; 16. Scotland Secretary; 17. Wales Secretary; 18. Lord Privy Seal; 19. Culture Secretary; 20. Minister without Portfolio; 21. Chief Secretary to the Treasury; 22. Lord President of the Council; 23. Chief Whip; 24. Attorney General.

The replacement must be from the same political party as the incapacitated Prime Minister. The temporary Prime Minister inherits all functions, responsibilities, and the salary of the office.

Government Spending

The bill does not directly impact overall government spending, as the salary of the Prime Minister would simply be transferred to the individual temporarily holding the office.

Groups Affected

The UK Government: The bill ensures the continuity of government in the event of the Prime Minister's incapacitation.
Cabinet Ministers: The bill clearly defines the responsibilities and potential roles for select Cabinet Ministers.
The Public: The bill aims to provide reassurance that government functions will continue without disruption during times of Prime Ministerial incapacitation.

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