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SCottISH AFFAIRS CoMMIttEE
15 June 2020
Lead MP
Owen Thompson
Midlothian
SNP
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Scotland
Other Contributors: 5
At a Glance
Owen Thompson raised concerns about scottish affairs committee 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:
Owen Thompson
SNP
Midlothian
Emphasises that despite the December election results in Scotland, the membership of the Scottish Affairs Committee does not reflect the current political landscape. He notes disappointment at the lack of change in the committee's composition and calls for a more representative make-up moving forward.
Patricia Gibson
SNP
North Ayrshire and Arran
Clarifies Owen Thompson's point, highlighting that despite the Conservative Party losing half their seats in Scotland, they still control the Scottish Affairs Committee. She questions whether this accurately reflects the electorate’s rejection of them.
Andrew Bowie
Con
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Asserts that under Pete Wishart's chairmanship, all members are welcome to contribute regardless of their party affiliation. He disagrees with the notion that the Committee is dominated by any single political group.
Owen Thompson
SNP
Midlothian
Reiterates his point about disappointment in the current composition of the Scottish Affairs Committee and its lack of representation post-election. He emphasises that this criticism is not aimed at individuals but rather at rectifying the overall balance of the committee.
Eleanor Laing
Con
Epping Forest
Clarifies that Owen Thompson's intention was to make a point and not to call for a division, expressing gratitude for his contribution.
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