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House of Commons · General Debate

House of Commons Commission (External Member)

28 June 2023 · 2 other contributors

Opened by Penny Mordaunt Con Constituency

Parliamentary Procedure

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Penny Mordaunt raised concerns about house of commons commission (external member) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Moves the motion for the appointment of Catherine Ward as an external member on the House of Commons Commission for an 18-month period
  • Praises Louise Wilson's service to the commission
  • Emphasises the importance of having well-tested and carefully selected members with extensive relevant experience

How the debate unfolded

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

Opened the debate

Penny Mordaunt Con Constituency

Moves the motion for the appointment of Catherine Ward as an external member on the House of Commons Commission for a period of 18 months. Praises Louise Wilson's service and emphasises the importance of having well-tested, carefully selected members with extensive relevant experience.

Other contributors (2)
  • Thangam Debbonaire Lab

    Supports the motion for Catherine Ward's appointment. Highlights the extensive duties of the House of Commons Commission and praises the thorough recruitment process, emphasising her effective mix of skills and knowledge.

  • Deidre Brock SNP Glasgow North West

    Congratulates Catherine Ward on her impending appointment. Acknowledges her impressive career background in various sectors and notes her intimate knowledge from previous roles at the House of Commons, expressing confidence in her contribution to the Commission.

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