Assessment of Government Policies (Impact on Families) Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 12 May 2016

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Long title

A Bill to require ministers to carry out an assessment of the impact of government policies on families by giving statutory effect to the family test; to place a duty on the Secretary of State to make a report on the costs and benefits of requiring local authorities to carry out equivalent tests on their policies; to require the Secretary of State to establish, and make an annual report on, indicators of and targets for the government’s performance in promoting family stability; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    24 June 2015 – 24 June 2015

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    4 December 2015 – 4 December 2015

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 1650.