The Queen has outlined the Government’s priorities for the coming Parliamentary year in the Queen’s Speech following the official state opening of Parliament.
- Read the transcript - Queen’s Speech 2009
- Watch a video of the Queen’s Speech (in Commons Statements section)
Economic recovery was highlighted as a key priority for the Government. Legislation such as the Financial Services Bill will transform the way the financial sector is policed and empower consumers of financial services, while other Bills will seek to reduce Government debt and promote growth and jobs in key sectors such as digital communications.
The Queen said:
“My Government’s overriding priority is to ensure sustained growth to deliver a fair and prosperous economy for families and businesses, as the British economy recovers from the global economic downturn. Through active employment and training programmes, restructuring the financial sector, strengthening the national infrastructure and providing responsible investment, my Government will foster growth and employment.”
Queen’s Speech 2009 - Full list of Bills
Children, Schools and Families Bill
Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Bill
Flood and Water Management Bill
Child Poverty Bill - carried over from the 2008-09 session
Equality Bill - carried over from the 2008-09 session
Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill - carried over from the 2008-09 session
International Development Spending Draft Bill
House of Lords Reform draft legislation
Other items in the Queen’s Speech
High speed rail services between London and Scotland
More information
Quotes on the Queen’s Speech
Speeches and transcripts: Queen’s Speech 2009
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