In Plain English
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Based on the title, this Bill would set rules about what information must be provided in contracts between different government bodies. It aims to regulate the sharing of information in intergovernmental contracts, promoting clarity and consistency in what needs to be shared. The Bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons, so it is still early in the legislative process.
Key Points
- Deals with contracts between different levels or bodies of government (intergovernmental contracts) and the information that must be provided under those contracts.
- Currently at the second reading in the Commons, indicating it is early in the legislative process.
- Could affect how information is exchanged and what information must be disclosed in such contracts.
Who is affected?
Central government departments and public authoritiesDevolved administrations (Scottish Government, Welsh Government, Northern Ireland Executive) and related bodiesLocal authorities and other public sector organisations that contract with other governmentsPrivate sector contractors and suppliers involved in intergovernmental contractsMembers of the public and organisations that rely on information from intergovernmental contracts (e.g., researchers, journalists)
Generated 21 February 2026
