VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Arms Length Bodies

Asked by Gregory StaffordConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 25 March 2026UIN 121979

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, to whom Arm's Length Bodies report annually.

Answered by Anna Turley

Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs) are accountable to their sponsoring Minister and parent department. Their annual Reports and accounts are typically laid before Parliament.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim