The Liaison Committee: taking evidence from the Prime Minister
The Liaison Committee has held oral evidence sessions with the Prime Minister since 2002.
There will be a debate on the report of the Lord Speaker's Committee on reform of the House of Lords. The debate will be led by Tommy Sheppard MP and will take place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 15 November 2017 at 9.30am.
The Lord Speaker’s committee on the size of the House was established on 20 December 2016 to explore methods by which the size of the House of Lords can be reduced, commensurate with its current role and functions. The report of the committee was published on 31 October 2017.
Report: Lord Speaker’s committee on the size of the House
Watch the Lord Speaker’s statement on the report
Read: the Commons Library Briefing Paper House of Lords Reform in the 2017 Parliament
The Liaison Committee has held oral evidence sessions with the Prime Minister since 2002.
The Electoral Commission oversees UK elections and political finance. Public approval of the commission is high, but reviews have proposed potential reforms.
The 2024 elections accentuated a three-way split in the French National Assembly, leading to further instability. The government appointed in September had fallen by the end of the year.