Taxation (Cost of Living Payments) Bill

Government bill

19 May 2022

The proposed amendments in the bill are in relation to the Cost of Living Payments Scheme, which is aimed at providing financial support to eligible low- to middle-income individuals facing increased cost-of-living pressures because of the recent spike in inflation.

Voting method

Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

Urgency was used to progress this bill. This means some of the normal processes may have been skipped or abrogated. Learn more about urgency

  • Introduced on 19 May 2022
  • 1st reading on 19 May 2022
  • 2nd reading on 19 May 2022
  • 3rd reading on 20 May 2022
  • Royal assent on 24 May 2022

Member responsible

David Parker

David Parker

Former Labour Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

19 May 2022

party vote

65Aye
42No
10Abstain
2Absent

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 19 May 2022

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

3rd reading

Passed

19 May 2022

party vote

67Aye
42No
10Abstain
0Absent

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

Bill details last synced on 23 March 2023 at 12:02 am.