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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Depositing Framework Documents in the House Libraries

04 July 2022 · Treasury

Proposed by Simon Clarke Con Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

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At a glance

Key points

  • The requirement for depositing framework documents and summary accounting officer assessments of major projects in the Libraries of both Houses is addressed.
  • A commitment is made to deposit all framework documents and summaries of Accounting Officer assessments for major projects in the House Libraries.
  • The Treasury Officer of Accounts has been instructed to ensure existing documents are properly deposited.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the requirement to deposit framework documents and summary accounting officer assessments of major projects in the Libraries of both Houses for transparency and scrutiny.

Action requested

I am making a commitment on behalf of government that all framework documents and summaries of Accounting Officer assessments for major projects will be deposited in the House Libraries. The Treasury Officer of Accounts has been asked to ensure existing documents are properly deposited.

Key facts

  • Framework documents must be deposited in the Libraries of both Houses under Managing Public Money rules.
  • All central government arm’s length bodies and public corporations’ framework documents will be placed in the Library.
  • Summary accounting officer assessments for projects on the Government Major Projects Portfolio should also be deposited.
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