Which MPs were successful in the Private Members’ Bill (PMB) ballot, and what are their backgrounds and interests? Our latest Dods Political Intelligence report details the 20 MPs given the opportunity to propose new legislation of their choice in this parliamentary session, along with pertinent information on their policy interests and history.
Which MPs were successful in the Private Members’ Bill ballot?
• Kim Lead beater (Lab, Spen Valley)
• Max Wilkinson (LD, Cheltenham)
• Dr Roz Savage (LD, South Cotswolds)
For details of the remaining 17 MPs and their Private Members’ Bills, download our comprehensive report.
What happens next for the Private Members’ Bills (PMBs)?
The MPs who were selected on 5 September 2024 are due to give their first reading of the Private Members’ Bills on 16 October, after the Conference recess.
Before then, they can expect to be lobbied by their party, campaign groups, and constituents eager for them to champion a particular cause.
A total of 458 MPs participated in the draw, which took place against a backdrop of ongoing concerns about public spending, effective building regulation, and the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Ballot bills typically have a higher chance of success than other PMBs as they have priority for the 13 Friday sessions which are set aside for debates on non-governmental legislation. Members who are drawn high on the ballot can nominate one of the first seven Fridays for their Second Reading, giving them a greater chance of progressing. Come the eighth Friday, bills that have passed the second reading take priority, so have a much greater chance of success.
Often a PMB will only pass into law if it is supported by the government, a factor which inevitably plays into MPs’ choice of subject. However, government support is no guarantee of success.