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House of Commons · General Debate

House of Commons Commission (External Members)

20 January 2021 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Jacob Rees-Mogg Con North East Somerset

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At a glance

Jacob Rees-Mogg raised concerns about house of commons commission (external members) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Mr Rees-Mogg moved a motion to extend Jane McCall's membership of the House of Commons Commission until 30 April 2021
  • The extension was aimed to allow time for recruiting Jane McCall's successor amid the pandemic's impact
  • Mr Rees-Mogg acknowledged Jane McCall's service and thanked all Commission members for their work

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Jacob Rees-Mogg Con North East Somerset

Mr Rees-Mogg moved a motion for the extension of Jane McCall’s membership of the House of Commons Commission until 30 April 2021, highlighting that this was to ensure the Commission had sufficient time to recruit her successor while managing the pandemic's impact on the House Service. He emphasised Jane McCall's service and thanked all members of the Commission for their work.

Other contributors (1)
  • Jacob Rees-Mogg Con North East Somerset

    Mr Rees-Mogg proposed a short, three-month extension to Ms McCall’s term on the House of Commons Commission until 30 April 2021. He noted that this was necessary for the Commission to manage the recruitment process for her successor while facing challenges from the pandemic.

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