The Parliament Act has only ever been used seven times and never for a private members bill.

Since 1911 the Parliament Act procedure has been used to pass a bill without Lords consent on seven occasions (Government of Ireland Act 1914, Welsh Church Act 1914, Parliament Act 1949, War Crimes Act 1991, European Parliament Elections Act 1999, Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2000, Hunting Act 2004). All seven were government bills; it has never been used for a private member's bill.

▸ House of Lords Library — Private members' bills and the Parliament Acts

Checked Wed 1 Jul, 09:59 · Broadcast: E-petition debate relating to the timely progress of bills through Parliament - Monday 8 June 2026.

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