Modernisation Committee: Backbench Business Committee and Petitions Committee Debates
Committee hears from witnesses
The Modernisation Committee is a select committee that examines and recommends improvements to the procedures and working practices of the House of Commons. This private meeting will discuss potential reforms to parliamentary process and operations to make the Commons function more effectively.
The Modernisation Committee's work directly affects how Parliament operates and performs its core functions of scrutiny and legislation. Its recommendations influence parliamentary efficiency, transparency, and the ability of MPs to serve their constituents effectively.
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