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Bills proposed in the 2009 Queen's Speech

The main proposals outlined in the 2009 Queen’s Speech are:

Bribery Bill

Creating new bribery offences allowing prosecutors and courts to deal effectively with bribery at home and abroad.

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Children, Schools and Families Bill

Setting out what parents and pupils can expect from a 21st century schools system.

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Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Bill

Banning the use, production and transfer of cluster munitions in the UK and by UK nationals.

• Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Bill - Prime Minister's Office Opens new window

Crime and Security Bill

Protecting communities by making parents take responsibility for their child's anti-social behaviour. The Bill would also introduce new powers to help victims break the cycle of domestic violence.

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Digital Economy Bill

Strengthening the country's communications infrastructure so the UK can compete and lead in the global digital economy.

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Energy Bill

Providing support for energy consumers, giving a greater amount to help the poorest and most vulnerable pay their bills. A new financial incentive for carbon capture and storage demonstration projects will also be introduced.

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Financial Services Bill

Strengthening and reforming financial regulation, supporting better corporate governance, and providing greater protection for consumers.

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Fiscal Responsibility Bill

Halving the UK's deficit over four years and putting debt on a sustainable path in the medium-term.

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Flood and Water Management Bill

Providing better, more sustainable management of flood risk for people, homes and businesses. The Bill also aims to help protect community groups from unaffordable rises in surface water drainage charges and protect water supplies to the consumer.

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Personal Care At Home Bill

Helping around 400,000 people with care needs. This is the first step towards setting up a new National Care Service and aims to offer for the first time free personal care at home for those with the highest needs, regardless of means.

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Child Poverty Bill

Binding the government to its commitment to end child poverty by 2020.

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Equality Bill

Setting out new laws to help narrow the gap between rich and poor. It will require business to report on the gender pay gap, will outlaw age discrimination and will strengthen Britain’s anti-discrimination laws.

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Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill

Making government more transparent and accountable.

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International Development Bill

The Draft Bill would ensure that the Government spends 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income on overseas development and aid from 2013.

• International Development Spending Draft Bill - Prime Minister's Office Opens new window

House of Lords Reform Bill

Setting out how the government proposes to make the House of Lords wholly or mostly an elected chamber.

• House of Lords Reform Draft Bill - Prime Minister's Office Opens new window

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