Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to prohibit quantitative easing; to prohibit the Government from indemnifying any losses that may result from quantitative easing; 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 Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill

What stage is the Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill at?

The Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill?

The Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill was sponsored by Rupert Lowe.

When was the Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 8 January 2025, at first reading.

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