A Bill to make provision for establishing a commission of inquiry subsequent to a resolution of Parliament into matters relating to the conduct of a Minister of the Crown; to make further provision for establishing a commission of inquiry into particular events which have or may have occurred and what have caused, or are capable of causing, public concern; to set out the procedures for setting up such a commission of inquiry, its powers, rights and privileges; to amend the Inquiries Act 2005; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
23 October 2009
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This bill would create a formal, Parliament-led process for establishing commissions of inquiry. It covers inquiries into the conduct of Ministers of the Crown and into events that raise public concern. It sets out how these commissions are set up and what powers they have, and updates provisions in the Inquiries Act 2005.
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7 Jul 2009
This Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading debate on 16 October.
However, the Order for Second Reading lapsed as the Bill had not been printed and can make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
