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Dr David Jukes, The University of Reading, UK
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Extract from Parliament.uk site, 13 July 2017
The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill is a public bill presented to Parliament by the Government.
The Bill was introduced to the House of Commons and given its First Reading on Thursday 13 July 2017. This stage is formal and takes place without any debate.
What happens next?
MPs will next consider the Bill at Second Reading. The date for second reading has not yet been announced.
A copy of the Bill as published is available on this site: European Union (Withdrawal) Bill (as published). The Government also published some 'Explanatory Notes' to assist readers and help inform the debate. A copy is available here: Explanatory Notes
