Arm’s-Length Bodies (Review) Bill

The Arm'sLength Bodies (Review) Bill establishes a formal process for the government to review and potentially restructure or abolish public bodies that operate independently from direct ministerial control, such as quangos, regulators, and executive agencies. The bill gives ministers powers to examine whether these bodies remain necessary, efficient, and aligned with government objectives, potentially consolidating or eliminating duplicative organizations. It aims to reduce bureaucratic complexity and redirect public funding more effectively, though it also centralizes control over institutions designed to operate at arm's length from political influence.