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The work of the Committee in 2008-09

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Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 12 January 2010.

Contents

Terms of Reference

1 Introduction

Scope of this report

Overview of the Committee's activities in 2008-09

Visits

2 The Committee's performance in relation to the 'core tasks'

Inquiries carried out into:

(a) Government policy proposals and implementation of legislation and major policy initiatives

(b) Areas seen by the Committee as requiring examination because of deficiencies

(c) Departmental actions

(d) The work of the Department's agencies and associated public bodies

(e) Major appointments

Examination of expenditure and Public Service Agreements

Assisting the House

3 The Committee's working methods

Innovations in working methods

Short inquiries, one-off sessions and more rapid response to developments

Inquiry-based seminars and visits in the UK

Relations with the Department

Formal Minutes

List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament

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Prepared 15 January 2010