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Parliamentary Commissions of Inquiry Bill

A Bill to make provision for establishing a commission of inquiry subsequent to a resolution of Parliament into matters relating to the conduct of a Minister of the Crown; to make further provision for establishing a commission of inquiry into particular events which have or may have occurred and what have caused, or are capable of causing, public concern; to set out the procedures for setting up such a commission of inquiry, its powers, rights and privileges; to amend the Inquiries Act 2005; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Parliamentary Commissions of Inquiry Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 7 July 2009 by Mr David Heath (Liberal Democrat). 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 7 Jul 2009
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 23 Oct 2009.