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Draft Legislative Programme 2008/09 Print Page

Download the Draft Legislative Programme (pdf) and a correction paper Cm7411.

The proposed 18 bills and other non-legislative actions are organised into 4 themes that reflect the direction of the Government. These are:

  • Economics

    Economic Stability

    The Government's first priority is to ensure that our economy and our people weather tough times, and are well prepared for future opportunities and challenges  Find out more

  • Opportunities

    Making the most of your potential

    By increasing investment in education, skills and work support to ensure that the benefits of economic growth are available to all, not just some, and build on the Government's support for familiesFind out more

  • Personalisation

    Personalisation and Improvement of Public Services

    The Government will continue to invest in better services, but also make changes to put the user, in control of the services they receive, and how and when they get them
    Find out more

  • Givingpowerback

    Handing Power Back to the People

    The Government will give people and local communities more voice in how their neighbourhoods, towns and cities are run Find out more

  • Regional Map

    Regional Events

    This section contains information on regional activity across the United KingdomFind out more

  • Yourvoice2

    DLP consultation - Making Your Voice Heard

    Click here to comment on the bills in the Draft Legislative ProgrammeFind out more


In This Section
Queen's Speech
Government Bills 2007/08
- Draft Bills
- In Progress
- Enacted
- Not Completed
Prorogation Speech
Draft Programme 2008/9
- Foreword
- DLP Green Paper
- Why publish in Draft?
- The Draft Programme
- Summary of bills
- Improving Legislation
- Consultation
- Themes
- Engage In Change
- Regional Events
- Your Voice
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