House of Commons Members’ Fund Bill

Key Points

• Consolidates all provisions governing the House of Commons Members’ Fund into one statute.
• Updates rules on administration, governance and oversight of the Fund.
• Clarifies who may benefit from the Fund and how decisions are made.
• introduces reporting and accountability requirements for the Fund’s administration.
• Potentially authorises further regulations or procedural changes by the House.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage, then Report and Third Reading before going to the Lords.