Letter Boxes (Positioning) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to amend building regulations to require letter boxes in new buildings and new front doors to be positioned in accordance with Standard BS EN 13724:2013.

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 Letter Boxes (Positioning) Bill

What stage is the Letter Boxes (Positioning) Bill at?

The Letter Boxes (Positioning) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Letter Boxes (Positioning) Bill become law?

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

What happens next to the Letter Boxes (Positioning) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Letter Boxes (Positioning) Bill?

The Letter Boxes (Positioning) Bill was sponsored by Anneliese Midgley.

When was the Letter Boxes (Positioning) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 11 June 2025, at first reading.

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