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Select Committees
28 April 2026
Lead MP
Alan Campbell
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Parliamentary Procedure
Other Contributors: 5
At a Glance
Alan Campbell raised concerns about select committees 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:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Proposed amendments to Standing Order No. 22D, and introduced motions regarding changes to Public Business Standing Orders for the election of the Backbench Business Committee Chair, nomination of members, and rules for select committee chair elections.
Judith Cummins
Lab
Bradford South
Introduced additional motions concerning amendments to Public Business Standing Orders for the election of the Backbench Business Committee Chair and nomination of members, as well as changes to rules governing select committee chair elections.
Expressed support for the proposed motions, noting their sensibility and contribution from the Backbench Business Committee and Procedure Committee.
Cat Smith
Lab
Lancaster and Fleetwood
Acknowledged past issues with excessive campaigning during select committee chair elections and praised the new rules for creating a fair playing field. Supported aligning the election of the Backbench Business Committee Chair with other Select Committees.
Bob Blackman
Con
Harrow East
Thanked the Leader of the House for listening to the Backbench Business Committee and Procedure Committee, praising recent reforms. Highlighted benefits of changes for flexibility in allocating select committee statements and addressing campaigning issues.
Alan Campbell
Lab
Tynemouth
Thanked all Members for their contributions and acknowledged the work of the Procedure Committee Chair. Welcomed changes to campaigning rules, emphasised the importance of Back Benchers having a voice in parliamentary proceedings, and brought forward motions on how time is spent in the Chamber.
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