Recommendation for consideration by the
House
19. We recommend that a change of practice be
adopted by the House to allow amendments to be tabled to motions
and bills on the Floor in the name of the Chairman on behalf of
his or her select committee. Amendments tabled in this way must
be agreed formally without division at a quorate meeting of the
committee or by a quorum of Commons members at a joint committee
meeting. We recommend that, where orderly, such amendments should
be accorded priority in terms of selection for decision under
programming. This would enhance the independent role of select
committees without impeding too much the rights of backbenchers
in having their amendments debated or of the Government in ensuring
the progress of business.
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