The Liaison Committee: taking evidence from the Prime Minister

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Bennister, M. and Kelly, R. 2017. The Liaison Committee: taking evidence from the Prime Minister. London House of Commons Library. https://doi.org/08182
AuthorsBennister, M. and Kelly, R.
TypeResearch report
Abstract

The Liaison Committee was formally established in 1980, following the creation of departmental select committees in 1979. However, since 1967 select committee chairs had met to co-ordinate administrative matters.

The Liaison Committee comprises all the chairs of select committees in the House of Commons. It considers matters relating to select committees and has administrative, advisory and co-ordinating roles. It advises House authorities on select committee matters; determines which select committees reports are debated; considers issues facing committees; reviews committee practice; and takes oral evidence from the Prime Minister.

KeywordsMembers of Parliament; Parliamentary procedure
Year2017
PublisherHouse of Commons Library
Place of publicationLondon
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/08182
Official URLhttp://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/CBP-8182
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Online19 Dec 2017
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Deposited22 Jan 2018
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