Rebuilding the House - House of Commons Reform Committee Contents


Letter to the Chairman from Rt Hon Ms Harriet Harman MP, Leader of the House of Commons

  I am pleased that the Motion to establish the Select Committee on Reform of the House of Commons was agreed to last night.

  Thank you for agreeing to chair this Committee which presents an important opportunity to look at how the reform of parliamentary procedure can achieve stronger accountability of the Government to Parliament through a larger role for backbench Members and the wider public.

  The Government does not propose to submit detailed written evidence to the Committee. The areas which the Government will be considering have been the subject of a great deal of debate and discussion in recent years, both within the House and wider academic study. We have established the Committee precisely because we want to hear the views of backbench MPs on these issues. However, I would be happy to appear before the Committee either formally or informally, towards the end of your inquiry, in order to discuss potential recommendations.

  We would like the Committee to report quickly so that the proposed reforms can be considered for implementation early in the next Session. We look forward to receiving the Committee's recommendations.

21 July 2009






 
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