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Arm's-Length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill

A Bill to make provision for Arm's-Length Bodies to be directly accountable to Parliament.

The story so farThe Arm's-Length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 June 2026 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.

Sponsor

• Sir Christopher Chope Conservative Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 24 Jun 2026.