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Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill

24 February 2021

Proposed by David Linden SNP Glasgow East

Parliamentary Procedure

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Key points

  • David Linden addresses concerns about the conduct of Select Committees regarding the Armed Forces Bill.
  • Linden requests the Government to reflect on conventions documented in Erskine May.
  • Linden highlights issues of double standards in how Members serve multiple Select Committees.

Issue summary

David Linden addresses concerns about the conduct of Select Committees regarding the Armed Forces Bill.

Action requested

Linden requests the Government to reflect on conventions documented in Erskine May and adhere to them, especially concerning double standards in how Members serve multiple Select Committees.

Key facts

  • David Linden is concerned about the operation of Select Committees.
  • The right hon. Member for North Durham (Mr Jones) may be Chair-designate of the Armed Forces Bill Committee.
  • Mr Jones also serves on the Intelligence and Security Committee.
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