Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests (Appointment by Parliament) Bill

A Bill to make provision about the appointment by Parliament of an Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Christine JardineLiberal Democrat

Last Updated

2 November 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would require Parliament to appoint an Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests, rather than the government doing so. It sets out the Adviser’s role in overseeing ministers’ interests disclosures and related purposes to promote independence and transparency in ministerial conduct.

Key Points

Appointment of the Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests to be made by Parliament, not the government.
Defines the Adviser’s remit to monitor and report on ministers’ interests and disclosures.
Includes connected provisions to support independence, transparency and accountability in ministerial conduct.
Covers related or incidental provisions needed to implement the appointment and its duties.

Progress

The bill is at its First Reading in the House of Commons and has not yet been debated in detail.

Who is affected?

Government ministers and their staffMembers of Parliament and Lords involved in scrutiny of ministers’ interestsThe Civil Service and other public officeholders subject to ministerial interests disclosuresParliament as an institution and its committeesThe public and taxpayers interested in transparent ministerial conduct

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests (Appointment by Parliament) Bill

17 Jan 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 188 2022-23 (as introduced)

BillCommons

6 Dec 2022

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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