Bill · started in the Commons

Tax and Financial Transparency Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to take steps to require banks, corporations and trusts to provide information on their status, income arising and tax payments made in each jurisdiction in which they operate; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Tax and Financial Transparency Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 March 2011 by Caroline Lucas (Green Party). 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 17 Mar 2011
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 1 May 2012.