Summary of conclusions and recommendations
1.This report concludes the review of committees which we started in January 2018. It establishes a flexible and organic system allowing the committee structure of the House to adjust to future needs and demands. The new committees will have broad, cross-cutting remits, which will enable them to adjust flexibly and swiftly to the many challenges which the country will face in the years ahead, whilst complementing the work of House of Commons departmental select committees. We will consider any future adjustments to our committee structure as and when the need arises, particularly during our annual reviews. In this way we trust that the comprehensive review will provide committees with a firm foundation for many years to come. (Paragraph 16)
2.We recommend the appointment of a European Affairs Committee, with effect from April 2021. (Paragraph 23)
3.We recommend that the new European Affairs Committee should be authorised to appoint a sub-committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland. The Sub-Committee should be appointed on a temporary basis, and the appointment should be reviewed in or before November 2022. (Paragraph 27)
4.We recommend the appointment of an International Agreements Committee in January 2021, for the remainder of the current Parliament. Upon that appointment the work of the current EU sub-committee on International Agreements should come to an end. (Paragraph 38)
5.We recommend the appointment of a sessional committee on the built environment, to start work in April 2021. (Paragraph 49)
6.We recommend the appointment of a sessional committee on the environment and climate change, to start work in April 2021. (Paragraph 54)
7.We recommend the appointment of a sessional committee on industry and regulators, to start work in April 2021. (Paragraph 63)
8.We recommend the appointment of a sessional committee on justice and home affairs, to start work in April 2021. (Paragraph 72)