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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 30/04/2026

We are moving to the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk channels, where you can keep up with the work of our committee. As well as X, you can also find us on WhatsApp, Bluesky, Instagram and LinkedIn and the UK Parliament website and YouTube channel.

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 22/04/2026

As this evidence session was suspended for votes, the Committee will continue taking evidence from the witnesses today from 14:45. Watch on Parliament Live 👇 www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 20/04/2026

The Government has responded to our report on elections within the House of Commons. Read here ⬇️ publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...

publications.parliament.uk

Elections within the House of Commons: Government response

Report of the Procedure Committee

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 15/04/2026

We are hearing from Alex Burghart MP and @wendychambld.bsky.social today for our inquiry into Written Parliamentary Questions. 📺 Tune in on Parliament Live: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/... 🔍 Read more about our inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/work/9454/wr...

Procedure Committee

We are questioning:

• Alex Burghart MP
• Wendy Chamberlain MP

2.45pm, Wednesday 15 April

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 04/03/2026

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.

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 11/02/2026

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...

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 09/02/2026

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/...

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 03/02/2026

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 ⬇️

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 21/01/2026

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...

We are questioning:

Attorney General
Rt. Hon. Lord Hermer KC

2.45pm, Wednesday 21 January

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Ruth Fox @ruthfox.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

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...

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Written Parliamentary Questions - Committees - UK Parliament

Written Parliamentary Questions (WPQs) are an important tool for Members of Parliament to obtain detailed and targeted information to aid in the scrutiny of Government policy and operations. The long-...

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 10/12/2025

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/...

Procedure Committee

We are questioning:

Leader of the House,

Rt Hon Sir Alan Campbell MP

10.15am, Wednesday 10 December

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 03/12/2025

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...

Procedure Committee

We are questioning:

• Rt Hon. the Baroness Scotland of Asthal KC, former Attorney General (2007-10)
• Professor Penney Lewis, Commissioner for Criminal Law, Law Commission

2.45pm, Wednesday 3 December Watch on Parliament Live

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 24/11/2025

📢 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...

Procedure Committee

Written Parliamentary Questions

Share your views on our inquiry by submitting written evidence

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 19/11/2025

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 questioning:

Peter Stanyon, Chief Executive at the Association of Electoral Administrators

2.45pm, Wednesday 19 November

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 12/11/2025

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/...

Procedure Committee

We are questioning:

• Rt. Hon Sir Michael Ellis KBE, KC
• Rt. Hon Dominic Grieve KC
• Rt. Hon Sir Jeremy Wright MP, KC

2.45, Wednesday 12 November
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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 05/11/2025

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/...

Procedure Committee

We are questioning:
• Kirsty Blackman MP. Chief Whip, SNP
• Dr Ruth Fox, Hansard Society,
• Dr Sarabajaya Kumar (Steering Group Member at Centenary Action)

2.45pm, Wednesday 5 November
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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 29/10/2025

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/...

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Procedure Committee
We are questioning:
Tom Goldsmith, Clerk of the House of Commons
Farrah Bhatti, Principal Clerk, Table Office
Eve Samson, Clerk of the Journals
Saira Salimi, Speaker’s Counsel
Tom Healey, Clerk of Legislation
2.45pm, Wednesday 29 October
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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 23/10/2025

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...

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 22/10/2025

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/...

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Procedure Committee
We are questioning:
Professor Meg Russell, UCL Constitution Unit
Dr Stephen Holden Bates, University of Birmingham
Dr Mark Geddes, University of Edinburgh
2.45pm, Wednesday 22 October
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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 15/10/2025

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/...

Procedure Committee

We are questioning:

• Claire Hanna MP, SDLP
• Robin Swann MP, Ulster Unionist Party
• Dr Ellie Chowns MP, Green Party

3.30pm, Wednesday 15 October
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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 16/09/2025

Welcome to our new committee member, John Lamont MP.

Procedure Committee

John Lamont has been appointed to the Committee.

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 22/07/2025

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...

We have published a new report:
Status of independent Members of Parliament

Procedure Committee

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 21/07/2025

📢 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...

We have published a new report:
Proxy Voting: Review of arrangements introduced in the 2024–25 Session

Procedure Committee

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 01/07/2025

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

Procedure Committee

Sir Gavin Williamson
has been appointed to the Committee

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 26/06/2025

❓ 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 👇🏽

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 16/06/2025

📣 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 ⬇

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 16/06/2025

📣 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 ⬇

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 04/06/2025

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/...

Procedure Committee

We are questioning:

Rt Hon Steve Reed MP
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

3pm, Wednesday 4 June
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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 27/05/2025

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

Members of the House of Commons Procedure Committee meet with Ceann Comhairle (Speaker of Dáil Éireann), Verona Murphy TD, at Leinster House in Dublin

Cat Smith MP, Chair of the Procedure Committee, shakes hands with Ceann Comhairle (Speaker of Dáil Éireann), Verona Murphy TD, at Leinster House

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 22/05/2025

⚖ 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...

Procedure Committee

We've launched an inquiry

Sub judice resolution

Find out more on our website

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 07/05/2025

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/...

Procedure Committee

We are questioning:

- Karin Smyth - Minister of State at Department of Health and Social Care
- Tom Riordan CBE - Second Permanent Secretary at Department of Health and Social Care

3pm, Wednesday 7 May
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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 28/04/2025

✍️ 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...

Procedure Committee
We've launched an inquiry
Written Parliamentary Questions: Departmental performance session 2024-25
Find out more on our website

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 23/04/2025

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/...

Procedure Committee

We are questioning former Deputy Speakers:

- Natascha Engel
- Baroness Primaralo
- Rt Hon. Nigel Evans
- Baroness Laing
- Baroness Winterton

3pm, Wednesday 22 April
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Cat Smith @catsmithmp.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

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...

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Reshaping procedure: Exploring new ideas for improving parliamentary practices

When you hear the word ‘procedure’ you probably think of standing orders, Erskine May and the MPs’ Guide to Procedure. But the Procedure Committee’...

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 17/03/2025

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...

Procedure Committee
We've published the Government's response
Written Parliamentary Questions: Departmental performance in Session 2023–24
Read the report

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 26/02/2025

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/...

Procedure Committee
We're investigating
Status of independent Members of Parliament
3pm, Wednesday 26 February
Watch on Parliament Live

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