ALT Procedure Committee We are questioning: • Alex Burghart MP • Wendy Chamberlain MP 2.45pm, Wednesday 15 April Watch on Parliament Live

ALT Green graphic with a photo of Cat Smith MP on the right, and a white crowned portcullis logo on the bottom right. Graphic contains white text that reads: Procedure Committee “Those who followed the select committee chair elections at the start of the 2024 Parliament will recall I stood on a platform to prevent another "Select Committee Chair silly season”, following growing frustration among MPs about the excessive canvassing we experience and barrage of campaign literature we receive. Our report published today makes recommendations to curb this, calling for a campaign period of 14 days or less and prohibiting the production of printed campaign materials. We have also suggested small changes around the timing of Deputy Speaker and select committee chair elections so that new MPs have time to better familiarise themselves with candidates." Cat Smith MP, Chair

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ALT Green graphic with a photo of Cat Smith MP on the right, and the crowned portcullis logo on the bottom right. Graphic contains white text that reads: Procedure Committee "The flexibility of House of Commons business reassures constituents that they can rely on their MP to perform Parliament's core scrutiny function by holding the Government to account in a timely and effective way. However, this does undoubtedly make it challenging to predict the start time and duration of individual business items. Call lists in isolation will not have the desired impact that has been envisaged. The Committee believes they could have a knock-on effect on dynamic debate on emerging topics of national importance, and on the powers of the Chair in managing the flow of debates." Cat Smith MP, Chair

ALT We are questioning: Attorney General Rt. Hon. Lord Hermer KC 2.45pm, Wednesday 21 January Watch on Parliament Live

ALT Procedure Committee We are questioning: Leader of the House, Rt Hon Sir Alan Campbell MP 10.15am, Wednesday 10 December Watch on Parliament Live

ALT 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

ALT Procedure Committee Katrina Murray and Kenneth Stevenson have been appointed to the Committee

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