Procedure Committee

We are 16 cross-party MPs appointed to consider the practice and procedure of the @HouseofCommons. See what we're working on 👇

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

We are moving to the @HouseofCommons channels, where you can keep up with the work of our committee.
As well as X, you can also find us on WhatsApp, Bluesky, Instagram and LinkedIn and the UK Parliament website and YouTube channel.

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

As this evidence session was suspended for votes, the Committee will continue taking evidence from the witnesses today from 14:45.

Watch on Parliament Live 👇
https://t.co/mZkpIVQ6mt

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

We are hearing from @alexburghart and @wendychambLD today for our inquiry into Written Parliamentary Questions.

📺 Tune in on Parliament Live: https://t.co/Z8tIS0vEf5

🔍 Read more about our inquiry: https://t.co/FvkX9KZW3K

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

The Government has responded to our report on elections within the House of Commons.

Read here ➡️ https://t.co/sLLZTtIKb0

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

NEW: Our latest report finds that campaigning in select committee chair elections has become excessive, and rules should be introduced to regulate campaigning.

Find out more and read the report 👉 https://t.co/3cUx7pMVYW

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

We are hearing from @alexburghart and @wendychambLD today for our inquiry into Written Parliamentary Questions.

📺 Tune in on Parliament Live: https://t.co/Z8tIS0vEf5

🔍 Read more about our inquiry: https://t.co/FvkX9KZW3K

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

The @CommonsLeader has responded on behalf of the Government to our report on call lists, agreeing with our recommendation.

Read the response ➡️ https://t.co/b8pMUd2c2a

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

NEW: We recommend that call lists are not adopted by the House of Commons, as they are not an appropriate tool to improve certainty of timings over the parliamentary day.

📜 Read our report: https://t.co/WjradM7X5p

Our chair, Cat Smith MP, comments on our findings ⬇️

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

Learn more about the Procedure Committee's inquiry into the use of call lists 👇

https://t.co/YViyLSWa1k

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

"It has been an intensive period for the Procedure Committee as we tackle fundamental questions on how MPs debate, vote, and scrutinise."

Our chair Cat Smith MP writes for @TheHouseMag about our work during this parliamentary session 👇

https://t.co/IY4ElxPa6a

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

We look forward to bringing this fresh perspective back to our ongoing inquiries and future work in Westminster. Find out more about the Committee’s work, or submit evidence to our inquiries⬇️
https://t.co/0My1G5i3u9.

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

We recently visited Paris to meet French academics, parliamentary and government officials to learn about how the @AssembleeNat’s voting procedures and Written Parliamentary Questions system compare with the Commons.

Thanks to the Assembly staff and @UKinFrance for hosting us.

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

Procedure Committee chair, Cat Smith MP, comments on the inquiry into elections within the House of Commons ⬇️

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

NEW: Our latest report finds that campaigning in select committee chair elections has become excessive, and rules should be introduced to regulate campaigning.

Find out more and read the report 👉 https://t.co/3cUx7pMVYW

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

Committee member Lee Dillon MP is making a statement in the House of Commons on our report on call lists.

Watch live 👉 https://t.co/Oz8fln31Qq

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

Learn more about the Procedure Committee's inquiry into the use of call lists 👇

https://t.co/YViyLSWa1k

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

We're now questioning the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC for our inquiry into the sub judice resolution.

📺 Watch live: https://t.co/30nmritf62

⚖️ Learn more about our inquiry: https://t.co/ydC89RJdvi

[Ruth Fox @RuthFox01]

6/ The Commons Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom announced an inquiry into written parliamentary questions before Christmas. So if you have research evidence and ideas do submit. Deadline is soon: 16 Jan.
https://t.co/UCmDkzCanx

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

We are hearing from the @CommonsLeader Sir Alan Campbell MP about procedural reform, Modernisation Committee, Restoration and Renewal, and more.

📺 Watch live: https://t.co/IiN33NZePU

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

Today we are hearing from @PScotlandKC and Professor Penney Lewis from the @Law_Commission for our inquiry into the sub judice resolution.

📺 Watch live from 2:45pm👉 https://t.co/0SseHlSSwV

🔍 Learn more about our inquiry: https://t.co/ydC89RJdvi

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

Welcome to our new Procedure Committee members @katrinamurray71 and @shottsman7

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

Find out more about our inquiry ⬇️

https://t.co/aU3EQPOp64

[Procedure Committee @CommonsProcCom]

📢 NEW: We've launched an inquiry undertaking a detailed review into the purpose and use of Written Parliamentary Questions (WPQs).

Are WPQs still delivering on their intended purpose to uphold transparency and accountability? Submit your views➡️ https://t.co/047g3lcPMR