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Public Office (Accountability) Bill - Motion to carry over proceedings to the next Session

27 April 2026

Lead MP

Alex Davies-Jones

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Bill Debate

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Standards & Ethics
Other Contributors: 9

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Alex Davies-Jones raised concerns about public office (accountability) bill - motion to carry over proceedings to the next session in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

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Lead Contributor

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The motion is procedural, allowing the Public Office (Accountability) Bill to be carried over to the next session. The Government remains committed to delivering this landmark bill which aims to rebuild trust between the public and state by ensuring accountability, transparency, and candour in official investigations. It introduces a duty of candour for public servants and new criminal offences to prevent cover-ups or withholding information during inquiries.
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