The Parliamentary Ombudsman: role and proposals for reform
This paper looks at the role of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, and recent proposals for its reform.
Debate Pack for the Westminster Hall debate on 2 November 2016 on The Good Parliament report initiated by Kirsty Blackman MP.
The Good Parliament (113 KB , PDF)
This debate pack has been compiled ahead of the 90-minute debate on The Good Parliament report to be held on Wednesday 2 November 2016 in Westminster Hall.
The Member in charge of the debate is Kirsty Blackman.
The Good Parliament report was launched on 20 July 2016. It makes recommendations on how the House of Commons can meet the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s globally influential “Gender Sensitive Parliaments” framework.
The Good Parliament (113 KB , PDF)
This paper looks at the role of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, and recent proposals for its reform.
A scheme to exclude MPs under investigation for sexual misconduct has been implemented in standing orders.
Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available.