Bill · started in the Commons

Ministerial Competence (External Review) Bill

A Bill to make provision for an annual appraisal of the performance and competence of individual Ministers, conducted outside the Cabinet Office, to inform the Prime Minister in recommending ministerial appointments; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 1st reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Ministerial Competence (External Review) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 18 July 2022 by Paul Maynard (Conservative). It is now at first reading in the House of Commons. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 18 Jul 2022

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 2 Nov 2023.