Audit and Corporate Governance

Department for Business and Trade written question – answered at on 8 September 2025.

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Photo of Martin Wrigley Martin Wrigley Liberal Democrat, Newton Abbot

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to present the Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill during this parliamentary session.

Photo of Justin Madders Justin Madders Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)

Due to the current volume of legislation before Parliament, the Government will not publish a draft Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill this session. We will improve our proposals further through consultation on the details with stakeholders in the Autumn.

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