Covid-19 Committee
Debate between Earl of Kinnoull and Lord McFall of Alcluith
The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith) [V]
My Lords, I beg to move the Motion standing in my name on the Order Paper.
The Deputy Speaker (The Earl of Kinnoull) (Non-Afl)
Two Members have given notice that they intend to speak. I will call the noble Lord, Lord Newby, and then the noble Lord, Lord Adonis, although he has not yet arrived in the Chamber.
The Deputy Speaker
Does anyone else in the Chamber wish to speak? No? I call on the Senior Deputy Speaker to reply.
The Senior Deputy Speaker [V]
My Lords, I welcome the support of the noble Lord, Lord Newby, for the committee. Its aim is to look at the longer-term implications for the economic, social and international dimensions of the country. Any expertise available is important. Indeed, this Motion allows for co-option of Members who have expertise to be on the committee. I am sure that the committee’s chair, the noble Baroness, Lady Lane-Fox, will take these issues up. I will meet her next week to discuss these particular matters.
The noble Lord mentioned two particular Members. They would be a perfect fit for witnesses for the committee on the long-term future of the country post the pandemic.