Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesTuesday, 9 June 202616:00

Backbench Business Committee: Proposals for backbench debates

Committee hears from witnesses

The Backbench Business Committee is receiving oral evidence on proposals for how backbench MPs can secure time for Commons debates on issues of their choosing. This is a procedural inquiry into the mechanisms by which backbenchers—MPs not in government or shadow cabinet roles—can initiate parliamentary business and raise constituents' concerns on the floor of the House.

This is a procedural matter affecting parliamentary governance rather than substantive policy. It determines whether ordinary MPs have meaningful opportunity to shape the Commons agenda and hold government to account on non-government business, a core element of parliamentary accountability and representation.

MP & Parliament Other

Committee mentioned:Backbench Business Committee