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Division Votes
10 Mar 2026 - Courts and Tribunals Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 301 Labour Aye votes vs 10 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 203
10 Mar 2026 - Courts and Tribunals Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 308 Labour No votes vs 7 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 203 Noes - 311
9 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 298 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 315 Noes - 163
9 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 293 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 307 Noes - 173
9 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 300 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 321 Noes - 106
9 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 301 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 306 Noes - 182
9 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 305 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 309 Noes - 181
9 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 297 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 315 Noes - 109
9 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 301 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 171
9 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 293 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 177
11 Mar 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 282 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 175 Noes - 292
11 Mar 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 279 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 172 Noes - 283
11 Mar 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 282 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 292 Noes - 161
11 Mar 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 286 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 174 Noes - 292


Speeches
Markus Campbell-Savours speeches from: GP Contract
Markus Campbell-Savours contributed 1 speech (73 words)
Monday 16th March 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department of Health and Social Care
Markus Campbell-Savours speeches from: Heating Oil Support
Markus Campbell-Savours contributed 1 speech (87 words)
Monday 16th March 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero


Early Day Motions Signed
Monday 19th January
Markus Campbell-Savours signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026

Public health campaign on tackling stigma towards suicide

50 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House highlights, on Blue Monday, that every life lost to suicide is a tragedy; recognises the importance of breaking down barriers surrounding the stigma towards the topic of suicide; understands the importance of opening up conversations on the issue; further acknowledges that many people do not feel comfortable …
Tuesday 3rd February
Markus Campbell-Savours signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026

New US sanctions on Cuba

109 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr)
That this House expresses grave concern at the executive order signed on 29 January 2026 by US President Donald Trump, which unjustifiably declares Cuba as an “extraordinary threat” to the national security of the United States and authorises new sanctions against any country supplying oil to Cuba; notes that Cuba …



Markus Campbell-Savours mentioned

Live Transcript

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16 Mar 2026, 5:46 p.m. - House of Commons
"do get that treatment. On the first day. >> Markus Campbell-Savours thank "
Stephen Kinnock MP, Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) (Aberafan Maesteg, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
16 Mar 2026, 7:26 p.m. - House of Commons
">> Markus Campbell-Savours Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the speed at which the government is working and appreciate that local authorities "
Perran Moon MP (Camborne and Redruth, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript


Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Oral Evidence - Lord Maude of Horsham

Public Bodies - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Simon Hoare (Chair); Markus Campbell-Savours; Sam Carling; Lauren




Markus Campbell-Savours - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Tuesday 17th March 2026 9:30 a.m.
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Inquiry into the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry (Stage 1)
At 10:00am: Oral evidence
Professor Andrew Williams - Head of Department, University of Warwick
Rosanna Ellul - Policy and Parliamentary Manager, INQUEST
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Tuesday 24th March 2026 9:30 a.m.
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
At 10:00am: Oral evidence
Paula Sussex CBE - Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Rebecca Hilsenrath KC (Hon) - Chief Executive Officer at Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
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Tuesday 21st April 2026 11:30 a.m.
Modernisation Committee - Private Meeting
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Tuesday 14th April 2026 9:30 a.m.
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Propriety, ethics and the wider standards landscape in the UK
At 10:00am: Oral evidence
Doug Chalmers CB DSO OBE - Chair, Ethics and Integrity Committee
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Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Jo Colclough
WPHS0040 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Care Quality Commission (CQC)
WPHS0039 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Miss Amelia Smith
WPHS0038 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Mr David Noble
WPHS0023 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - University of Bristol & Bangor University
WPHS0020 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - WPHS0021 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Duke University
WPHS0035 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Mr Ronald Esmond Hamilton
WPHS0034 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Charity Commission for England and Wales
WPHS0037 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - BT
WPHS0015 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - WPHS0014 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Ms Rosamund Ridley
WPHS0016 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - FairGo CIC
WPHS0001 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Stuart Griffin
WPHS0007 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Mr Christopher Tompkins
WPHS0003 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - House of Commons
WPHS0032 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - The Windrush Commissioner
WPHS0048 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO)
WPHS0042 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Mr Nicholas Wheatley
WPHS0041 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Mr Gregory Hartley-Brewer
WPHS0044 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Mr David Czarnetzki
WPHS0027 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - WPHS0029 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - WPHS0006 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - WPHS0010 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - WPHS0011 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - WPHS0004 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University
IBI0008 - Inquiry into the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry (Stage 1)

Inquiry into the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry (Stage 1) - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Written Evidence - The Haemophilia Society
IBI0004 - Inquiry into the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry (Stage 1)

Inquiry into the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry (Stage 1) - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Written Evidence - Air Accidents Investigation Branch and Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch
IBI0003 - Inquiry into the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry (Stage 1)

Inquiry into the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry (Stage 1) - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Milton Keynes University Hospital
WPHS0031 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Mr Martin Peach
WPHS0033 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - MR ANDREW RICE
WPHS0030 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Britton
WPHS0025 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Office of Gideon Amos OBE MP
WPHS0028 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Lord Chancellor's Department
WPHS0009 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - John Knight
WPHS0008 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Written Evidence - INQUEST
IBI0006 - Inquiry into the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry (Stage 1)

Inquiry into the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry (Stage 1) - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Written Evidence - UK Government - Cabinet Office
IBI0005 - Inquiry into the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry (Stage 1)

Inquiry into the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry (Stage 1) - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Written Evidence - University of Nottingham, and University of Oxford
IBI0007 - Inquiry into the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry (Stage 1)

Inquiry into the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry (Stage 1) - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Correspondence - Letter from Kenneth Gibson MSP, Convener, Finance and Public Administration Committee, Scottish Parliament, on implementation monitoring of public inquiry recommendations, dated 4.3.26

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Oral Evidence - Lord Maude of Horsham

Public Bodies - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO)
WPHS0042 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - MR ANDREW RICE
WPHS0030 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Mr Gregory Hartley-Brewer
WPHS0044 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Mr Ronald Esmond Hamilton
WPHS0034 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Mr Martin Peach
WPHS0033 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Jo Colclough
WPHS0040 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Mr Nicholas Wheatley
WPHS0041 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Care Quality Commission (CQC)
WPHS0039 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Duke University
WPHS0035 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Miss Amelia Smith
WPHS0038 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Charity Commission for England and Wales
WPHS0037 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Stuart Griffin
WPHS0007 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - John Knight
WPHS0008 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Lord Chancellor's Department
WPHS0009 - The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Correspondence - Letter from Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister & Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on Standards in Public Life, dated 11.3.26

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Correspondence - Letter from Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office & His Majesty’s Paymaster General on Ministerial Salaries, dated 11.3.26

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Oral Evidence - Professor Andrew Williams, and Rosanna Ellul

Inquiry into the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry (Stage 1) - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Thursday 19th March 2026
Special Report - 1st Special Report – Access to the House of Commons and its procedures: House Administration Response

Modernisation Committee
Thursday 19th March 2026
Special Report - Easy Read – 1st Special Report – Access to the House of Commons and its procedures: House Administration Response

Modernisation Committee
Thursday 19th March 2026
Special Report - Large Print – 1st Special Report – Access to the House of Commons and its procedures: House Administration Response

Modernisation Committee
Thursday 19th March 2026
Special Report - Easy Read Annex A – 1st Special Report – Access to the House of Commons and its procedures: House Administration Response

Modernisation Committee
Tuesday 24th March 2026
Correspondence - Letter from Mark Isherwood MS, Chair, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee, Welsh Parliament, on implementation monitoring of public inquiry recommendations, dated 13.3.26

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 24th March 2026
Oral Evidence - Paula Sussex CBE, and Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Minutes and decisions - Summary of Committee’s meeting on 10 February 2026

Modernisation Committee


Select Committee Inquiry
16 Mar 2026
Backbench Business Committee and Petitions Committee Debates
Modernisation Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The cross-party Modernisation Committee is holding an inquiry into Backbench Business Committee and Petitions Committee debates, as part of its ongoing work on how time is used in the Commons.

Backbench Business Committee debates offer MPs a vital route to raise issues on behalf of their constituents, and since its establishment the Committee has ensured that backbench voices are heard regularly.

The Petitions Committee has facilitated many debates on e-petitions started by members of the public, ensuring that issues with significant public support are brought before the House. Many of these debates have helped raise the profile of important issues and, in some cases, led to tangible action being taken.

The Modernisation Committee’s inquiry will look at whether the current allocation of time for Petitions and Backbench Business debates is appropriate and effective. It will also explore other issues such as whether some e-petitions debates should take place in the Chamber on a more regular basis.

MPs on the Committee will also explore the issues highlighted in the Backbench Business Committee’s 15 anniversary report, and how the House can continue to support and strengthen the Committee’s work.

Terms of Reference

The Backbench Business Committee has 35 days allotted in each session for proceedings in the Chamber/Westminster Hall on backbench business, of which at least 27 should be in the Chamber. More information can be found on their website. The Petitions Committee can schedule a petition or petitions for debate in Westminster Hall on a Monday from 4.30pm, for up to three hours. More information is available here.

We will be exploring the following questions as part of our inquiry:

        1. Is the current allocation of time for Petitions and Backbench Business debates appropriate and effective?

  • What impact, if any, does the timing and scheduling of debates have on attendance?

    2. Are the 35 days allocated to the Backbench Business Committee appropriate in the context of other demands on the House’s time?

        3. Is the current allocation of Backbench Business debates between the Chamber (27 days) and Westminster Hall          (8 days) correct?

        4. Are there any improvements that could be made to the Backbench Business Committee’s process to agree                applications for backbench business debates (including ensuring debates are popular amongst members and on            topical subjects)?

        5. Are the existing mechanisms available for the Petitions Committee to hold debates in the Chamber (to apply              via Backbench Business Committee, or to be allocated time by the Government) sufficient or should the Petitions          Committee have guaranteed time in the Chamber?