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Private Members Bill ballot: 20 May 2021
20 May 2021 (updated on 20 May 2021) May 2021
The ballot for Commons Private Members Bills for the 2021-2022 session took place on Thursday 20 May. Mark Jenkinson was drawn in first place.
Ballot results
Chairman of Ways and Means, Rt Hon Dame Eleanor Laing, drew 20 numbered ballot balls and read out the names of the successful MPs.
The full draw can be watched back on Parliament TV.
The Member drawn at position one has the first choice of a Private Members Bill Friday to debate their Bill.
459 Members entered the ballot. The top 7 will be guaranteed a full day of debate on their Bill.
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