What happened in Parliament this week?
Author: Jon Narcross
Published on Sep 14, 2012
Unlock Democracy’s issues in Parliament 10 September – 14 September 2012
Consultations / Inquiries
The Political and Constitutional Reform Committee continued its scrutiny of the processes by which Parliament and Government can ensure standards in the quality of legislation receiving evidence from The Rt Hon Nick Raynsford MP, Lord Maclennan of Rogart and Lord Norton of Louth.
http://www.parliamentlive.tv/Main/Player.aspx?meetingId=11413
The Public Administration Select Committee (PASC) has called for evidence on public engagement in policy-making. PASC is conducting an inquiry into public engagement in policy-making, particularly the use of digital platforms to promote direct public participation. More information, including the specific questions raised can be found on the committee website.
http://www.parliament.uk/pasc
Reminder the Law Commissions’ consultation on Electoral Law closes on the 17th September
http://lawcommission.justice.gov.uk/consultations/1826.htm
Reports Published
The Electoral Commission has released a briefing on the upcoming PCC elections
http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/150503/Briefing-on-PCC-elections-September-2012.pdf
The Political and Constitutional Reform Committee published the Government Response to the Committee's Eleventh Report - Rules of Royal Succession
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmselect/cmpolcon/586/58602.htm
Debates
Westminster Hall debate on the progress of bilateral discussions between the UK and Welsh Governments on financial matters
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=2012-09-11a.67.0
Written Questions
There were none on our issues this week
Written Answers / Statements
There were none on our issues this week
Oral Questions / Answers
West Lothian Question – Phillip Holobone / Michael Moore
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2012-09-12a.271.5
E-Petitions – Katy Clark / Andrew Lansley
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-09-13a.16WS.4
Backbench Business Committee – Katy Clark / Andrew Lansley
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmhansrd/cm120913/debtext/120913-0001.htm#12091334000037
Chairman of the Committee for Selection – Peter Bone / Andrew Lansley
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmhansrd/cm120913/debtext/120913-0001.htm#12091334000037
Ministerial Statements – Alun Michael / Tom Brake
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmhansrd/cm120913/debtext/120913-0001.htm#12091334000038
Pre-Legislative Scrutiny – Diana Johnson / Andrew Lansley
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmhansrd/cm120913/debtext/120913-0001.htm#12091334000039
Constituency Boundary Changes – John Mann / Nick Clegg
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmhansrd/cm120910/text/120910w0003.htm#12091037000074
Constituency Boundary Changes – Joan Walley / Nick Clegg
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmhansrd/cm120911/text/120911w0003.htm#12091154000007
Scottish Independence Referendum – Michael Connarty / Michael Moore
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2012-09-12a.271.5&s=%22referendum%22#g398.2
Other
Motion was moved by John Thurso, and carried, that Ms Kathryn Hudson be appointed Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmhansrd/cm120912/debtext/120912-0003.htm#12091244000003
Coming up in Westminster this week
Tuesday 18th September
09.30 – 11.00 Westminster Hall debate on Reform of the UK's relationship with the EU
The House of Lords is in recess until 8 October. The House of Commons will go into recess for the party conference season on Wednesday 19 September.