Draft Queen’s Speech

This note briefly reviews the reasons why a draft Queen’s Speech was made, and some of the reaction to it. The Modernisation Committee has reviewed the process. It welcomed the publication of the draft legislative programme and supported the Leader of the House’s plan to give the House, its committees and the public longer to consider the draft legislative programme. This note briefly reviews the Modernisation Committee’s report.
Finally, the Note reviews the background to the institution of the Queen’s Speech.