Bill · started in the Commons

Transparency and Accountability (European Union) Bill

A Bill to establish an independent commission of inquiry to examine ways of improving parliamentary and other public scrutiny of ministerial mandates and outcomes in relation to European Union institutions, policies and legislation; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Transparency and Accountability (European Union) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 3 May 2016 by Caroline Lucas (Green Party). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 3 May 2016
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 13 May 2016.