Parliamentary Standards

Act of Parliament

This bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.

Originated in CommonsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 16 October 2009

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Long title

Make provision establishing a body corporate known as the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority and an officer known as the Commissioner for Parliamentary Investigations; to make provision relating to salaries and allowances for members of the House of Commons and to their financial interests and conduct; and for connected purposes.

Summary

<p>The Bill provides for a statutory Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority and Commissioner for Parliamentary Investigations. The Authority will be responsible for devising a scheme for Members' allowances and for determining claims. It will also be required to devise rules on Members' financial interests, superseding the current register which is established by Resolution of the House. The Commissioner will investigate allegations of misuse of allowances and breaches of the financial interest rules.</p>

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    23 June 2009 – 23 June 2009

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    29 June 2009 – 29 June 2009

  3. Programme motion· Commons

    29 June 2009 – 29 June 2009

  4. Money resolution· Commons

    29 June 2009 – 29 June 2009

  5. Committee stage· Commons

    30 June 2009 – 1 July 2009

  6. Report stage· Commons

    1 July 2009 – 1 July 2009

  7. 3rd reading· Commons

    1 July 2009 – 1 July 2009

  8. 1st reading· Lords

    2 July 2009 – 2 July 2009

  9. 2nd reading· Lords

    8 July 2009 – 8 July 2009

  10. Committee stage· Lords

    14 July 2009 – 16 July 2009

  11. Report stage· Lords

    20 July 2009 – 20 July 2009

  12. 3rd reading· Lords

    20 July 2009 – 20 July 2009

  13. Programme motion· Commons

    21 July 2009 – 21 July 2009

  14. Consideration of Lords amendments· Commons

    21 July 2009 – 21 July 2009

  15. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    21 July 2009 – 21 July 2009

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 495.