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<p>Government is working hard to prepare the legislative programme for the next session
of Parliament in the usual way. The programme will be announced in the King’s Speech
at the State Opening of Parliament on 7th November.</p><p> </p><p>Good progress is
being made in delivering the Government’s legislative programme and manifesto commitments.
So far this session, 30 Government Bills have reached Royal Assent. In addition, the
Government has worked with members on all sides of the House to deliver 16 private
members' bills. Details of all Acts of Parliament can be found on <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/"
target="_blank">legislation.gov.uk</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Parliament has shown that it
provides flexibility in debating legislation and adapts when necessary, for example
the passage of the Coronavirus Act and the recent legislation relating to the Northern
Ireland budget.</p><p> </p><p>Public trust and confidence in our democracy and its
institutions is vital and this is something which I am keen to promote as Leader of
the House.</p><p> </p>
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