Episode 2 of 2

Bill Introduction

When: Feb-Apr 1899
Where: House of Commons
Part of: Seats for Shop Assistants Act 1899 receives royal assent

MP John McAusland Denny introduced the Seats for Shop Assistants (Scotland) Bill as a private member's bill in February 1899.

The bill was drafted by the Glasgow Council for Women's Trades. It was first read in the House of Commons on 21 February 1899. The second reading occurred on 12 April, where the bill was debated.

Sources

Seats for Shop Assistants Act 1899 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-16

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