Defence Bonds (Proposals) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for the issuing of defence bonds, including for purchase by members of the public; 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 Defence Bonds (Proposals) Bill

What stage is the Defence Bonds (Proposals) Bill at?

The Defence Bonds (Proposals) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Defence Bonds (Proposals) Bill become law?

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

What happens next to the Defence Bonds (Proposals) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Defence Bonds (Proposals) Bill?

The Defence Bonds (Proposals) Bill was sponsored by James MacCleary.

When was the Defence Bonds (Proposals) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 28 April 2026, at first reading.

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