House of Commons Members' Fund Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 15 May 2014

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Long title

A Bill to consolidate and amend provisions about the House of Commons Members' Fund.

Summary

<p>The Bill has been introduced to amend and consolidate provisions relating to the House of Commons Members&rsquo; Fund, which assists former Members and their dependants who are in financial difficulty. </p><p><strong>Key areas</strong></p><ul><li>would allow more flexibility to the Trustees in managing the Fund, including through extending the class of beneficiary </li><li>would remove the requirement for an annual appropriation resolution </li><li>would remove the requirement that all current Members make a monthly contribution of &pound;2 </li><li>would allow the Fund to return surplus funds to the Treasury.</li></ul>

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    16 December 2013 – 16 December 2013

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 1323.