Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]

What the bill does

A Bill to transfer responsibility for the Crown Estate in Wales to the Welsh Government; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]

What stage is the Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL] at?

The Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL] is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL] become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL] is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]?

The Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL] was sponsored by Lord Wigley.

When was the Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL] introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 10 September 2024, at first reading.

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