Reciprocal Cross-Border Public Services Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for the reciprocal provision of health, social and education services between persons in local authorities in England and Scotland, and England and Wales; to require the Secretary of State to publish guidance about the storage, sharing and use of individual data by and between public service providers in England and Scotland, and England and Wales; to require certain public service providers to comply with such guidance; 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 Reciprocal Cross-Border Public Services Bill

What stage is the Reciprocal Cross-Border Public Services Bill at?

The Reciprocal Cross-Border Public Services Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Reciprocal Cross-Border Public Services Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Reciprocal Cross-Border Public Services Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Reciprocal Cross-Border Public Services Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Reciprocal Cross-Border Public Services Bill?

The Reciprocal Cross-Border Public Services Bill was sponsored by John Lamont.

When was the Reciprocal Cross-Border Public Services Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 24 June 2026, at first reading.

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