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Members of Parliament (Employment Disqualification) Bill

Make provision for the regulation of remunerated employment of Members of Parliament; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

24 October 2007

In Plain English

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The bill would set rules for MPs taking paid work outside Parliament to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure such work is properly regulated. It aims to create a formal framework for what kinds of remunerated work MPs can do, and how it must be disclosed or approved.

Key Points

Regulates MPs' paid employment outside Parliament.
Creates a framework for permissions, disclosures or restrictions on outside work.
Aims to reduce potential conflicts of interest affecting MPs' duties.
Establishes enforcement or compliance requirements for MPs.
Originates in the Commons and is currently at the 2nd Reading stage.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons, having had an initial Reading in 2007; it has not progressed to later stages in this record.

Who is affected?

Members of Parliament (MPs)Organisations and individuals who employ MPs for paid outside work

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16 May 2007

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