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Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill
24 February 2021
Lead MP
David Linden
Gorbals
SNP
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
DefenceParliamentary Procedure
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
David Linden raised concerns about select committee on the armed forces bill 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:
David Linden
SNP
Gorbals
Mr Linden expressed his concern about the conduct of Select Committees, particularly regarding the proposed Chair of the Armed Forces Bill Committee also serving on other committees. He emphasised the importance of adhering to parliamentary conventions documented in 'Erskine May' and requested that the Government reflect on maintaining standards across all Select Committees.
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