A Bill to require a Minister to make an oral statement to Parliament if a contract is awarded under emergency statutory powers to a person in whom, or a company in which, a Minister has a personal, political or financial interest.
House of Commons
5 May 2021
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This bill would force a government minister to make an oral statement to Parliament if a contract awarded under emergency powers goes to someone the minister has a personal, political or financial interest in, or to a company linked to the minister. It aims to increase transparency and guard against conflicts of interest during emergencies by ensuring MPs are told directly about such contracts.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons, with its first reading having taken place on 20 January 2021.
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20 Jan 2021
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
