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
5 May 2021
The bill would require the Prime Minister to be available to answer questions in the House of Commons on at least two occasions during each sitting week, with certain exceptions defined in the bill. It is aimed at strengthening accountability by ensuring regular, direct scrutiny of the Prime Minister in Parliament and includes related provisions for connected purposes.
The bill is currently at the 1st Reading in the House of Commons, the initial stage of consideration. It will proceed to the Second Reading for general debate if it advances.
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