Bank of Ireland (UK) plc
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Long title
A Bill to provide that the statutory right of The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland to issue bank notes shall transfer and apply to Bank of Ireland (UK) plc; and for connected purposes.
Summary
<p>The Bill (as originally introduced) makes provision for the transfer to the Bank of Ireland (UK) plc of the statutory right to issue banknotes in Northern Ireland that is currently conferred on the Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland. The transfer of this right will take place on a day to be appointed by the board of the Bank of Ireland (UK) plc.</p><p>The transfer made under these provisions will mean that the Bank of Ireland (UK) plc will become an authorised bank for the purposes of Part 6 of the Banking Act 2009 so that it may issue banknotes in Northern Ireland in accordance with the provisions of Part 6. The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland will cease to be an authorised bank for this purpose.</p>
Progress through Parliament
- Petition to introduce a Private Bill presented to Parliament· Unassigned
29 November 2010 – 29 November 2010
- 1st reading· Commons
24 January 2011 – 24 January 2011
- 2nd reading· Commons
1 February 2011 – 1 February 2011
- Committee stage· Commons
1 February 2011 – 13 September 2011
- Report stage· Commons
13 October 2011 – 13 October 2011
- 3rd reading· Commons
27 October 2011 – 27 October 2011
- 1st reading· Lords
27 October 2011 – 27 October 2011
- 2nd reading· Lords
15 November 2011 – 15 November 2011
- Committee stage· Lords
13 December 2011 – 13 December 2011
- 3rd reading· Lords
21 December 2011 – 21 December 2011
- Royal Assent· Unassigned
8 March 2012 – 8 March 2012
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 797.