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House of Commons · General Debate

Select Committees

30 July 2024 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Caroline Nokes Con Romsey and Southampton North

Parliamentary Procedure

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At a glance

Caroline Nokes raised concerns about select committees in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Mr Speaker has set the election of Select Committee Chairs for Wednesday 11 September between 10 am and 4 pm.
  • Nominations for the Select Committee Chairs will close at 4 pm on Monday 9 September.
  • The election of the Chair of the Backbench Business Committee will follow the same timetable as the Select Committee Chairs.

How the debate unfolded

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

Opened the debate

Caroline Nokes Con Romsey and Southampton North

Mr Speaker has decided that the election of Select Committee Chairs will take place on Wednesday 11 September between 10 am and 4 pm. Nominations will close at 4 pm on Monday 9 September. The election of the Chair of the Backbench Business Committee will also follow this timetable.

Other contributors (1)
  • Caroline Nokes Con Romsey and Southampton North

    Mr Speaker has decided that the election of Select Committee Chairs will take place on Wednesday 11 September between 10 am and 4 pm. Nominations will close at 4 pm on Monday 9 September. The election of the Chair of the Backbench Business Committee will also follow this timetable.

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