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Public Office (Accountability) Bill

Commons · Question 908366 · Tabled 12 Mar 2026 · Attorney General · Official record

Answered 19 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Ian Byrne

To ask the Solicitor General, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the Public Office (Accountability) Bill.

Answer

Answered by Ellie Reeves, 19 Mar 2026

The Public Office (Accountability) Bill, will fundamentally alter the relationship between those who govern and the people they serve. The Bill, once passed into law, will introduce substantial changes, including a new professional and legal Duty of Can...