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This document provides an introduction to select committees in the UK Parliament. It explains that select committees hold inquiries into matters within their remit, gather written and oral evidence, and produce reports with recommendations. Citizens can get involved by submitting evidence, attending oral evidence sessions, or contacting their MP or committee members about issues. The document outlines the inquiry process and gives information on how citizens can learn more about select committees and their role in scrutinizing legislation and government.
Select committees: an introduction Derby
- 1. www.parliament.uk/get-involved #GetParliament Select Committees: an introduction Clare Mullin UK Parliament’s Outreach and Engagement Service
- 3. www.parliament.uk/get-involved #GetParliament What is Parliament? House of Commons House of Lords The Monarch
- 4. www.parliament.uk/get-involved #GetParliament The core tasks of Parliament Proposes and makes laws (Legislation) Holds Government to account Enables the Government to set taxes
- 7. www.parliament.uk/get-involved #GetParliament Video: House of Lords select committees http://www.parliament.uk/about/podcasts/theworkofparliament/select- committees-in-the-house-of-lords/lords-select-committees-get-involved/
- 8. www.parliament.uk/get-involved #GetParliament A select committee inquiry • Inquiry announced • Call for evidence • Written evidence deadline • Oral evidence sessions • Report preparation • Publication of report • Government response
- 13. www.parliament.uk/get-involved #GetParliament Video: House of Commons select committees http://www.parliament.uk/about/podcasts/theworkofparliament/select- committees-in-the-house-of-commons/why-are-select-committees-important/
- 14. www.parliament.uk/get-involved #GetParliament Petitions Committee What can the Petitions Committee do with petitions? • Seek further info in writing - from petitioners, the Government, other public bodies, other relevant people/organisations • Seek further information in person – in Parliament or elsewhere • Refer to another select committee (but no obligation to act) • Schedule a debate in Westminster Hall (Monday afternoon, from 4.30pm for up to three hours) • Ask the Backbench Business Committee for debating time in the Chamber • Nothing
- 15. www.parliament.uk/get-involved #GetParliament Pre-legislative scrutiny and post-legislative scrutiny
- 16. www.parliament.uk/get-involved #GetParliament Your next steps... Watch, read or attend a select committee evidence session Use http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/ to find information on specific select committees Use www.parliament.uk to research MPs and Peers with an interest in your issue Write to an interested member of a select committee, an MP or Peer, about your issue Write to committee staff about your issue Read the advice on submitting evidence to select committees Submit evidence to a select committee
- 17. www.parliament.uk/get-involved #GetParliament Where can I get information? www.parliament.uk @UKParliament House of Commons Enquiry Service • 020 7219 4272 • @HouseofCommons hcenquiries@parliament.uk House of Lords Information Office • 020 7219 3107 • @UKHouseofLords hlinfo@parliament.uk Parliament’s Outreach Service • 020 7219 1650 • outreach@parliament.uk