Consultation launched on Hybrid Bill procedure and practice
UK Parliament Consultation launched on Hybrid Bill procedure and practice 29 April 2021 A public consultation has been launched on Hybrid Bill procedure and practice. Hybrid bills combine elements of public and private bills. This means they apply generally but also have a particular effect on specific groups, people or places. The High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill is an example. Hybrid bills can be used to secure parliamentary approval for major infrastructure projects, as an alternative to seeking consent under the planning process. This is the s...