Tom Gordon MP enters ballot for a private members’ bill and asks for suggestions from constituents

Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has entered the parliamentary private members’ bill ballot. If selected, Tom will be able to file a private members’ bill to be debated in Parliament. 

Tom is now putting a call out to constituents for suggestions of topics or specific issues that they would like to see legislated on in Parliament, should Tom be successful on the ballot.

Private Members’ Bills allow MPs to bring forward extra legislation to Parliament, and over the years have been used for many different pieces of legislation. To get an allocation, MPs have to enter a ballot. 

Commenting, Tom said:

“Many constituents have emailed in to make sure I've entered the ballot for a private member's bill. I'm happy to confirm that I'm number 72 for the draw.

“I want to hear from constituents as to what they'd like me to legislate on, should I win the draw.

“If you have suggestions, please email me at tom.gordon.mp@parliament.uk.”

ENDS

Update: 5th September 2024

Unfortunately, Tom has been unsuccessful in the private members' bill ballot