Committee publication · Correspondence · 19 December 2024
Letter from the Chair of the Modernisation Committee relating to strategic scrutiny, dated 18 December 2024.
Summary
Lucy Powell, Chair of the Modernisation Committee, writes to Meg Hillier (newly appointed Chair of the Liaison Committee) to outline the Modernisation Committee's upcoming work programme. The letter notes endorsement of three strategic aims—driving up standards, improving culture and working practices, and reforming procedures—and invites the Liaison Committee to partner in prioritising work in the new year, following a recent call for views from MPs, staff, and external stakeholders.
Key findings
- Modernisation Committee has endorsed three strategic aims: driving up standards, improving culture and working practices, and reforming working procedures for greater House effectiveness
- Committee has completed a call for views using written submissions, online forms, and in-person engagement with MPs, staff, academics, and think tanks
- Acknowledges Liaison Committee's recent report on 'Promoting national strategy' and its recommendation to establish a new committee on national strategic priorities
- Seeks close partnership with Liaison Committee to determine work priorities for the new year
Tone
ProceduralTopics
parliamentary-proceduregovernanceinstitutional-reform
Key actors
Lucy Powell MP, Meg Hillier MP, Modernisation Committee, Liaison Committee
Notable line
“By working together, I am confident that we can make Parliament an even better and more effective place to work in, and visit.”
Key Quotes
“The strategic aims are: a. driving up standards; b. improving culture and working practices; and c. reforming working procedures to make the House of Commons more effective.”
“The committee is particularly keen to work with other relevant select committees, and sees the Liaison Committee as an important partner as we look at what work to prioritise in the new year.”
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