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Commission for the Compact Bill
A Bill to place the Commission for the Compact on a statutory basis; to confer powers on the Commission; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Commission for the Compact Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 19 May 2009 by Tom Levitt (Labour). 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.
What the bill does
<p>The Compact, established in 1998, is a partnership agreement between the voluntary and community sector and Government which sets out the basic principles underpinning the relationship between both parties. It is not legally binding. In April 2007 the Commission for the Compact was established to oversee the operation of the Compact and the accompanying codes of practice. Its work includes promoting awareness and implementation of the Compact, undertaking research and policy projects, and exploring key themes that affect the relationship between the statutory and voluntary sectors. It is not a regulatory body and does not have any legal powers.</p><p>The Bill would place the Commission for the Compact on a statutory basis. It would also give the Commission new powers of investigation where there have been breaches of Compact agreements, access to relevant information, and the ability to impose a duty on others to co-operate with its investigations.</p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 19 May 2009
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 20 Oct 2009.