Local Plans (Burial Space) Bill [HL]

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about the inclusion of guaranteed burial ground space within Local Plans.

Progress through Parliament

What 3rd reading means, and what happens next

Third reading is the final debate and vote in this House on the bill in its final form. Amendments are limited or not permitted.

The bill passes to the other House, which repeats the whole process. If it has already been through both, it moves towards Royal Assent.

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

Questions about the Local Plans (Burial Space) Bill [HL]

What stage is the Local Plans (Burial Space) Bill [HL] at?

The Local Plans (Burial Space) Bill [HL] is currently at 3rd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Local Plans (Burial Space) Bill [HL] become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Local Plans (Burial Space) Bill [HL] is currently at 3rd reading.

What happens next to the Local Plans (Burial Space) Bill [HL]?

The bill passes to the other House, which repeats the whole process. If it has already been through both, it moves towards Royal Assent.

Who sponsored the Local Plans (Burial Space) Bill [HL]?

The Local Plans (Burial Space) Bill [HL] was sponsored by Lord Mohammed of Tinsley.

When was the Local Plans (Burial Space) Bill [HL] introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 2 June 2026, at first reading.

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