Publication

This briefing on the Local Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny) Bill has been prepared for the Second Reading debate on the Bill in the UK House of Commons. The Local Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny) Bill is a Private Member’s Bill introduced by David Chaytor MP. Currently, local government overview and scrutiny committees have limited formal scrutiny powers in relation to partner organisations. The Bill strengthens these powers and broadens them to potentially cover a greater range of external authorities.