Mortgage Prisoners Inquiry Bill [HL]

Lords bill Private Members' Bill (Lords ballot) 2025-26

A Private Members' Bill introduced in the House of Lords through ballot. Some Lords PMBs do progress to law, particularly on technical, non-partisan matters.

First reading · Commons
Sponsor
Lord Sharkey (Liberal Democrat)
Introduced
11 September 2024
Last activity
4 July 2025
About this bill

A Bill to establish an inquiry into the events surrounding the creation of mortgage prisoners, their consequences and any other relevant matters; and for connected purposes.

Parliamentary stages

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Lords
First reading 11 Sep 2024
Second reading 7 Feb 2025
Order Of Commitment Discharged 17 Mar 2025
Third reading 4 Jul 2025
Commons
First reading
Final stages

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