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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 5 March 2026

Debate

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Contribution

It is important that audit committees feel empowered to publish reports and recommendations as they deem appropriate, in line with the democratic mandate of their members. The amendment would also duplicate transparency requirements in existing legislation. The Bill provides the Secretary of State with powers to make regulations and to issue statutory guidance on audit committees; that guidance, which we expect to publish later this year, will set out further detail on these matters.

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