This bill requires Parliament to formally vote on annual reports and accounts from government arm's-length bodies (like agencies and quangos) spending £5m+ or with regulatory powers, strengthening parliamentary oversight.
A Bill to make provision for Arm’s-Length Bodies to be directly accountable to Parliament.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Sir Christopher Chope
Introduced: 2025-03-25