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Select Committee Chair By-election
22 April 2020
Lead MP
Lindsay Hoyle
Chorley
Speaker
Debate Type
General Debate
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Democracy & ElectionsParliamentary Procedure
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Lindsay Hoyle raised concerns about select committee chair by-election in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker
Chorley
Informed colleagues about the arrangements for the forthcoming election for the Chairs of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee and the Standards Committee. Nominations open on Monday 27 April at 10 am and close on Monday 4 May at 12 noon. Only members of the Labour party may be candidates. An online ballot will take place on 6 May between 10 am and 2 pm, conducted by Civica Election Services.
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