Queen’s Speech 2013
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The Queen’s Speech 2013 took place at 11.30am on 8 May 2013. Read the speech and background briefing notes.
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The Queen’s Speech 2013 included announcements about immigration, pensions, caring, consumer rights and strengthening economic growth.
HM The Queen addressed Parliament about the legislative programme for government.
Briefing notes on each of the announcements in the Queen’s Speech 2013.
The Queen’s Speech takes place at the start of each Parliamentary session and forms the central part of the State Opening of Parliament.