"It has been an intensive period for the Procedure Committee as we tackle fundamental questions on how MPs debate, vote, and scrutinise." Our chair @catsmithmp.bsky.social writes for @thehousemag.bsky.social about our work during this parliamentary session 👇 www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

We recently visited Paris to meet French academics, parliamentary and government officials to learn about how the @assembleenationale.bsky.social's voting procedures and Written Parliamentary Questions system compare with the Commons. Thanks to the Assembly staff and British Embassy for hosting us.

NEW: Our latest report finds that campaigning in select committee chair elections has become excessive, and rules should be introduced to regulate campaigning. Find out more and read the report 👉 committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...

Committee member @leedillonmp.bsky.social is making a statement in the House of Commons on our report on call lists. Watch live 👉 www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

NEW: We recommend that call lists are not adopted by the House of Commons, as they are not an appropriate tool to improve certainty of timings over the parliamentary day. 📝 Read our report: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm... Our chair @catsmithmp.bsky.social comments on our findings ⬇️

We're now questioning the Attorney General Lord Hermer for our inquiry into the sub judice resolution. 📺 Watch live: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/... ⚖️ Learn more about our inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/work/9140/su...

7/ The Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk announced an inquiry into written parliamentary questions before Christmas. So if you have research evidence and ideas do submit. Deadline is soon: 16 Jan. committees.parliament.uk/work/9454/wr...

We are hearing from the Leader of the House of Commons, Sir Alan Campbell MP, about procedural reform, Modernisation Committee, Restoration and Renewal, and more. 📺 Watch live: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

Today we are hearing from Baroness Scotland of Asthal KC, and Professor Penney Lewis from the Law Commission for our inquiry into the sub judice resolution. 📺 Watch live from 2:45pm 👉 www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/... 🔍 Learn more about our inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/work/9140/su...

Welcome to our new Procedure Committee members @katrinamurraymp.bsky.social and @kennethstevenson.bsky.social

📢 NEW: We've launched an inquiry undertaking a detailed review into the purpose and use of Written Parliamentary Questions (WPQs). Are WPQs still delivering on their intended purpose to uphold transparency and accountability? Submit your views ➡️ committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...

We're taking evidence from the Association of Electoral Administrators today, for our inquiry into select committee chair elections. 📺 Watch from 2:45pm: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

We are hearing from former Attorneys General today for our inquiry into the sub judice resolution: ⚖️ Sir Michael Ellis KBE, KC ⚖️ Dominic Grieve KC ⚖️ Sir Jeremy Wright MP, KC Watch from 14:45 ➡️ www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

Our inquiry into call lists continues and today we will be hearing from: ➡️ @kirstysnp.bsky.social ➡️ @ruthfox.bsky.social from @hansardsociety.bsky.social ➡️ Dr Sarabajaya Kumar from @centenaryaction.bsky.social 📺 Watch live at 2:45: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

Today we are questioning senior Commons clerks for our inquiry into sub judice resolution in the House of Commons. 📺 Watch live from 2.45pm: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

The Government and @houseofcommons.parliament.uk Administration has responded to our report on the status of independent MPs. Read here ➡️ publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...

Today we are questioning academics with expertise in parliamentary politics, for our inquiry into elections within the House of Commons. 📺 Watch live from 2.45pm: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Today we will be hearing from @clairehanna.bsky.social, @robinswannmp.bsky.social and @elliechowns.bsky.social for our inquiry into the potential use of call lists. 📺 Watch live from 3.30pm: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

Welcome to our new committee member, John Lamont MP.

NEW: House of Commons procedure does not require changes to recognise 'technical groups'. Our latest report also recommends trialling changes to Parliament's website to increase clarity about situations in which MPs are described as 'independent'. Read now👉 committees.parliament.uk/publications...

📢 Our latest report recommends extending the current proxy voting arrangements for MPs to the end of this Parliament. Read the report ➡️ publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...

Welcome to our new committee member, Sir Gavin Williamson MP.

❓ What is the Procedure Committee's role in determining the rules governing @houseofcommons.parliament.uk business? Our chair @catsmithmp.bsky.social explains how we work 👇🏽

📣 Our chair @catsmithmp.bsky.social is speaking at @conunitucl.bsky.social's conference on Thursday about reforming the House of Commons. Sign up at the link below ⬇

📣 Our chair @catsmithmp.bsky.social is speaking at @conunitucl.bsky.social's conference on Thursday about reforming the House of Commons. Sign up at the link below ⬇

Today we are questioning Steve Reed MP about the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs performance in responding to Written Parliamentary Questions. 📺 Tune in at 3pm: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

We visited Dublin last week and met an Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy TD and other representatives from the Oireachtas to share learnings for our inquiry into the status of independent MPs: shorturl.at/J53Qv Thank you to everyone at the Oireachtas for the warm welcome! 📸: ©Houses of the Oireachtas

⚖ We've launched an inquiry into the sub judice resolution that prevents MPs from referring to a current or impending court case. Find out more ➡️ committees.parliament.uk/work/9140/su...

Today we are questioning @karinsmythmp.bsky.social and Tom Riordan CBE from the Department of Health and Social Care for our inquiry into Written Parliamentary Questions: Departmental performance in Session 2024-25. 📺 Watch live from 3pm: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

✍️ Our new inquiry will focus on the timeliness and quality of responses to written parliamentary questions in the 2024-25 parliamentary session. Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...

Today we are taking evidence from former Deputy Speakers for our inquiry into elections within the House of Commons. 📺 Watch live from 3pm for panel 1, and 3:30pm for panel 2: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

Read more about the work of @commonsproccom.parliament.uk which I chair. From proxy voting to the way in which select committee chairs get elected. We are busy reviewing the procedures of the House of Commons and, hopefully, recommending improvements! www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

The Government has responded to our report on Written Parliamentary Questions: Departmental performance in Session 2023–24. Read here ➡️ publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...

Today the Committee will hear from the following witnesses for our inquiry into the status of independent MPs: ➡️ @shockatadam.bsky.social ➡️ Iqbal Mohamed MP ➡️ @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social ➡️ @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social Watch live from 3pm: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...