These steps are for you as an MP, rather than your staff. You can sign the ballot book on behalf of another MP, but if you do you forfeit your own chance to enter the ballot.
Step-by-step:
- Arrangements for entering the ballot will be shown in the Announcements section of the Order Paper early in the new Session. Entry to the ballot is on the Tuesday and Wednesday before the draw takes place. This is normally in the week after the King’s Speech. You don’t need to give any details about your bill—you don’t even need a subject or a title at this stage.
- The draw for the Private Members’ Bill ballot takes place on the second Thursday after the King’s Speech. You can attend the draw if you want, but don’t have to be there. Details of the time and room will be announced in the Order Paper.
- The Clerk of Private Members’ Bills will get in touch if your name is drawn.