A Bill to impose duties on the Prime Minister relating to accountability to the House of Commons; to require the Prime Minister to be available to answer questions in that House on at least two occasions during a sitting week except in specified circumstances; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
22 March 2019
This Bill would require the Prime Minister to be available to answer questions in the House of Commons at least twice during each sitting week, subject to exemptions defined in the Bill. It aims to strengthen accountability by making the Prime Minister’s appearances in Parliament more regular. It also covers related duties and purposes connected to Parliament’s oversight of the Prime Minister.
The Bill is at the Second Reading in the Commons. If MPs approve the general principles, it would move to a more detailed committee stage for scrutiny before potential further readings and consideration by the Lords.
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