House of Commons · Bill Debate
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill
08 February 2021
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Key points
- Proposition for provisions in the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill
- Motion aims to set rules and powers for the committee including membership size and witness summoning
- Committee will have the capacity to appoint specialist advisers and follow the Order of the House from March 24, 2020
Issue summary
The statement proposes provisions for the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill.
Action requested
The motion seeks to establish specific rules and powers for the committee, including membership size, ability to summon witnesses and documents, public admission during certain phases of examination, and appointment of specialist advisers. The Order of the House from March 24, 2020 is also to be applied to this committee.
Key facts
- The Committee shall have 16 members.
- The Committee has power to send for persons, papers, and records.
- Public admission is allowed during examination of witnesses and consideration of the Bill.
- Specialist advisers can be appointed by the Committee.
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