Departmental select committees. House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/35. This paper has been superseded by Research Paper 09/55
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The House of Commons will debate a motion to approve the First Report of the Modernisation Select Committee for 2001-02, Select Committees, on 14 May 2002, along with a number of other motions relating to select committees. Part I of this paper provides background to the Committee’s proposals, concentrating in particular on reports of the Liaison Committee and outside bodies such as the Hansard Society and the Norton Commission. Part II of the paper gives brief historical background to the development of select committees and a review of the current system, including recent changes to standing orders. It also gives an evaluation of the select committee system. This paper does not analyse the
Motions, although they are included in the Appendix.
This paper has been superseded by Research Paper 09/55.
Departmental select committees (346 KB , PDF)
This list notes when a Member has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent MP. Instances of Members losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.
This briefing outlines the remit and powers of the Committee of Privileges. It also provides brief details of matters referred to the Committee since 1979.
The House of Commons is being asked to approve changes to plans for the Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster.
