Ministerial Disclosure (Fixed Penalty Notices) Bill

A Bill to require Ministers of the Crown to disclose that they have been issued with a fixed penalty notice; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Mr Alistair CarmichaelLiberal Democrat

Last Updated

4 May 2022

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would require Ministers of the Crown to disclose if they have been issued with a fixed penalty notice. It also provides for related measures to support that disclosure. The aim is to improve transparency about ministerial conduct.

Key Points

Requires Ministers of the Crown to disclose fixed penalty notices they have received.
Applies to government ministers as part of ministerial accountability.
Includes provisions for connected or related purposes to support the disclosure requirement.
Originates in the Commons and is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons.
Sponsor: Mr Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat).

Progress

The Bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons, still early in its passage through Parliament.

Who is affected?

Ministers of the Crown (government ministers)UK Government departments and ministerial officesPublic and media interested in transparency of ministerial conduct

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Ministerial Disclosure (Fixed Penalty Notices) Bill

3 Feb 2022

The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 245 2021-22 (as introduced)

BillCommons

16 Mar 2022

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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