Barbers and Hairdressers (Registration) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision for the compulsory registration of barbers and hairdressers in England.

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 Barbers and Hairdressers (Registration) Bill

What stage is the Barbers and Hairdressers (Registration) Bill at?

The Barbers and Hairdressers (Registration) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Barbers and Hairdressers (Registration) Bill become law?

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

What happens next to the Barbers and Hairdressers (Registration) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Barbers and Hairdressers (Registration) Bill?

The Barbers and Hairdressers (Registration) Bill was sponsored by Vikki Slade.

When was the Barbers and Hairdressers (Registration) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 14 September 2026, at first reading.

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