Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes First Report

Monday 16 Sep 2024 @ 15:05
Parliamentary Committees and Public Enquiries

The Committee has proposed a change to procedures for special public bill committees considering Law Commission bills.

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This change would increase the maximum time available to such a committee for evidence-taking from 28 to 40 days.

The consequential amendment to the Companion is included within the report, to which the Committee seeks the agreement of the House.

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