Nomination of Members to Committees

Part of Business of the House (Today) – in the House of Commons at 8:19 pm on 12 September 2017.

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Photo of Valerie Vaz Valerie Vaz Shadow Leader of the House of Commons 8:19, 12 September 2017

I do not know whether the right hon. Gentleman was listening, but the name of the Committee has changed from the Committee of Selection to the Selection Committee.

The Selection Committee appoints Members to the Standing Committees. The Government want the extra place on Public Bill Committees to give them the majority that they do not have. This is not about the smooth running of business; it is a power grab. It is not about allowing proper scrutiny; it is a power grab. It is not about wanting to abide by the democratic result of the election; it is a power grab. What are the Government relying on? I heard nothing from the Leader of the House on why the Government want to do this.