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Depositing Framework Documents in the House Libraries

04 July 2022

Proposing MP
Simon Clarke Con
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Treasury
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At a Glance

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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