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Procedure Committee

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We are 16 cross-party MPs appointed to consider the practice and procedure of the @HouseofCommons. See what we're working on 👇

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Joined November 2012
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We are hearing from @alexburghart and @wendychambLD today for our inquiry into Written Parliamentary Questions. 📺 Tune in on Parliament Live: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde… 🔍 Read more about our inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/wor…
Procedure Committee We are questioning: • Alex Burghart MP • Wendy Chamberlain MP 2.45pm, Wednesday 15 April Watch on Parliament Live

ALT Procedure Committee We are questioning: • Alex Burghart MP • Wendy Chamberlain MP 2.45pm, Wednesday 15 April Watch on Parliament Live

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We recently visited Paris to meet French academics, parliamentary and government officials to learn about how the @AssembleeNat’s voting procedures and Written Parliamentary Questions system compare with the Commons. Thanks to the Assembly staff and @UKinFrance for hosting us.
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Procedure Committee chair, Cat Smith MP, comments on the inquiry into elections within the House of Commons ⬇️
Green graphic with a photo of Cat Smith MP on the right, and a white crowned portcullis logo on the bottom right. Graphic contains white text that reads: Procedure Committee “Those who followed the select committee chair elections at the start of the 2024 Parliament will recall I stood on a platform to prevent another "Select Committee Chair silly season”, following growing frustration among MPs about the excessive canvassing we experience and barrage of campaign literature we receive. Our report published today makes recommendations to curb this, calling for a campaign period of 14 days or less and prohibiting the production of printed campaign materials. We have also suggested small changes around the timing of Deputy Speaker and select committee chair elections so that new MPs have time to better familiarise themselves with candidates." Cat Smith MP, Chair

ALT Green graphic with a photo of Cat Smith MP on the right, and a white crowned portcullis logo on the bottom right. Graphic contains white text that reads: Procedure Committee “Those who followed the select committee chair elections at the start of the 2024 Parliament will recall I stood on a platform to prevent another "Select Committee Chair silly season”, following growing frustration among MPs about the excessive canvassing we experience and barrage of campaign literature we receive. Our report published today makes recommendations to curb this, calling for a campaign period of 14 days or less and prohibiting the production of printed campaign materials. We have also suggested small changes around the timing of Deputy Speaker and select committee chair elections so that new MPs have time to better familiarise themselves with candidates." Cat Smith MP, Chair

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NEW: Our latest report finds that campaigning in select committee chair elections has become excessive, and rules should be introduced to regulate campaigning. Find out more and read the report 👉 committees.parliament.uk/com…
Square graphic with a green background and white text that reads: We have published a new report: Elections within the House of Commons Bottom part of the square is off-white with green text that reads: Procedure Committee. The right-hand corner contains the green Crowned Portcullis logo.

ALT Square graphic with a green background and white text that reads: We have published a new report: Elections within the House of Commons Bottom part of the square is off-white with green text that reads: Procedure Committee. The right-hand corner contains the green Crowned Portcullis logo.

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NEW: We recommend that call lists are not adopted by the House of Commons, as they are not an appropriate tool to improve certainty of timings over the parliamentary day. 📜 Read our report: publications.parliament.uk/p… Our chair, Cat Smith MP, comments on our findings ⬇️
Green graphic with a photo of Cat Smith MP on the right, and the crowned portcullis logo on the bottom right. Graphic contains white text that reads: Procedure Committee "The flexibility of House of Commons business reassures constituents that they can rely on their MP to perform Parliament's core scrutiny function by holding the Government to account in a timely and effective way. However, this does undoubtedly make it challenging to predict the start time and duration of individual business items. Call lists in isolation will not have the desired impact that has been envisaged. The Committee believes they could have a knock-on effect on dynamic debate on emerging topics of national importance, and on the powers of the Chair in managing the flow of debates." Cat Smith MP, Chair

ALT Green graphic with a photo of Cat Smith MP on the right, and the crowned portcullis logo on the bottom right. Graphic contains white text that reads: Procedure Committee "The flexibility of House of Commons business reassures constituents that they can rely on their MP to perform Parliament's core scrutiny function by holding the Government to account in a timely and effective way. However, this does undoubtedly make it challenging to predict the start time and duration of individual business items. Call lists in isolation will not have the desired impact that has been envisaged. The Committee believes they could have a knock-on effect on dynamic debate on emerging topics of national importance, and on the powers of the Chair in managing the flow of debates." Cat Smith MP, Chair

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We're now questioning the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC for our inquiry into the sub judice resolution. 📺 Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde… ⚖️ Learn more about our inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/wor…
We are questioning: Attorney General Rt. Hon. Lord Hermer KC 2.45pm, Wednesday 21 January Watch on Parliament Live

ALT We are questioning: Attorney General Rt. Hon. Lord Hermer KC 2.45pm, Wednesday 21 January Watch on Parliament Live

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We are hearing from the @CommonsLeader Sir Alan Campbell MP about procedural reform, Modernisation Committee, Restoration and Renewal, and more. 📺 Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde…
Procedure Committee We are questioning: Leader of the House, Rt Hon Sir Alan Campbell MP 10.15am, Wednesday 10 December Watch on Parliament Live

ALT Procedure Committee We are questioning: Leader of the House, Rt Hon Sir Alan Campbell MP 10.15am, Wednesday 10 December Watch on Parliament Live

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Today we are hearing from @PScotlandKC and Professor Penney Lewis from the @Law_Commission for our inquiry into the sub judice resolution. 📺 Watch live from 2:45pm👉 parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde… 🔍 Learn more about our inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/wor…
Procedure Committee We are questioning: • Rt Hon. the Baroness Scotland of Asthal KC, former Attorney General (2007-10) • Professor Penney Lewis, Commissioner for Criminal Law, Law Commission 2.45pm, Wednesday 3 December Watch on Parliament Live

ALT Procedure Committee We are questioning: • Rt Hon. the Baroness Scotland of Asthal KC, former Attorney General (2007-10) • Professor Penney Lewis, Commissioner for Criminal Law, Law Commission 2.45pm, Wednesday 3 December Watch on Parliament Live

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Welcome to our new Procedure Committee members @katrinamurray71 and @shottsman7
Procedure Committee Katrina Murray and Kenneth Stevenson have been appointed to the Committee

ALT Procedure Committee Katrina Murray and Kenneth Stevenson have been appointed to the Committee

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📢 NEW: We've launched an inquiry undertaking a detailed review into the purpose and use of Written Parliamentary Questions (WPQs). Are WPQs still delivering on their intended purpose to uphold transparency and accountability? Submit your views➡️ committees.parliament.uk/cal…
Procedure Committee Written Parliamentary Questions Share your views on our inquiry by submitting written evidence

ALT Procedure Committee Written Parliamentary Questions Share your views on our inquiry by submitting written evidence

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