Memorandum submitted by Dai Davies MP
Select Committee Structure. (I believe the following
should also apply to Public Bill Committees) Those interested
in being an Officer or Member of a select committee should apply
in writing and then present their credentials and case for membership
to a committee of the whole House which would then elect all Officers
and Members.
The committee should also be open to any Member
to give oral or written evidence.
The appointment of chairman and deputy chairman
should also be by application and a vote of the Committee of the
House.
Scheduling Business in the House. There is a
need for less legislation and more time allocated for debate on
the floor of the House. More use could be made of the larger committee
rooms to stage general debates.
General debates could be generated by the public
by either petitions, via contact with a dedicated office such
as the Leader of the House or via their MP.
September 2009
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