Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Act 2017
extend public access to certain local audit documents under section 26 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.
Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
The Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Act 2017 was a Presentation Bill tabled by Wendy Morton that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 4 July 2016 and became an Act of Parliament on 27 April 2017.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Wendy Morton), not the Government.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Presentation Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers Initial Library Notes Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament