House of Commons · General Debate
08 June 2021 · 5 other contributors
Opened by Jacob Rees-Mogg Con North East Somerset
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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
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Opened the debate
Moves for the appointment of Louise Wilson and Shrinivas Honap as new external members of the House of Commons Commission, replacing Jane McCall and Rima Makarem respectively. Details the recruitment process, highlighting the extensive experience and qualifications of both nominees.
Welcomes the new external members to the House of Commons Commission and expresses gratitude towards Lilian Greenwood for her service on the Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission. Supports the recommendation of Louise Wilson and Shrinivas Honap.
Apologises for missing business questions due to committee meetings, appeals to the Leader of the House for scheduling changes. Welcomes new members and tributes outgoing external members Jane McCall and Rima Makarem. Expresses enthusiasm about working with the new appointees.
Critiqued the selection process for appointing individuals to senior roles, arguing it narrows outcomes by its criteria and favours corporate suits over those with diverse experiences. He highlighted issues such as excluding those who have been involved in politics within the last five years.
Defended the selection process, stating it does not exclude trade unionists or people from public sector backgrounds. He acknowledged that being politically active is a badge of honour but argued that external politicians should not be appointed to roles within this House due to appropriateness.
Thanked the Leader of the House for kind words and expressed pleasure in being on the Commission, noting it was enjoyable working with all those who served on it.