Ministerial Conduct (Training) Bill

A Bill to require Ministers of the Crown to undertake annual training in matters relating to propriety, ethics and standards; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Wendy ChamberlainLiberal Democrat

Last Updated

2 November 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Ministerial Conduct (Training) Bill would require Ministers of the Crown to complete annual training on propriety, ethics and standards. It aims to improve government accountability by ensuring ministers understand and follow ethical rules, with the training being mandatory each year and any related provisions to help implement it.

Key Points

Annual compulsory training for Ministers of the Crown on propriety, ethics and standards.
Training is intended to raise standards and accountability in government.
Applies to all Ministers of the Crown in the UK government.
The phrase 'connected purposes' suggests there may be related provisions to support implementation.

Progress

The bill is at its first (1st) reading in the House of Commons, meaning it has just been introduced. If it progresses, it would move to the Second Reading and further stages.

Who is affected?

Ministers of the Crown (including Cabinet and other ministers)Government departments and civil service staff who support ministersThe general public, who rely on ethical governance and accountability

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Ministerial Conduct (Training) Bill

24 May 2023

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

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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