Bill · started in the Commons
Arm’s-length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill
A Bill to make provision for Arm’s-Length Bodies to be directly accountable to Parliament.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Arm’s-length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 December 2023 by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative). 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
- 1st reading Commons 11 Dec 2023
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 Feb 2025.