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Non-legislative formal proceeding on Thursday, 17 July 2008, in the House of Commons, led by David Winnick.

Reform of Intelligence and Security Committee

Motion for the reform of practice and operation of the Intelligence and Security Committee as set out in paragraphs 235-244 of the Governance of Britain White Paper, Cm 7342, including provision for nomination of the members of the Committee drawn from the House of Commons to be based in future on proposals made by this House. Amendment proposed: (a), at end add:"““; and considers that the secretariat of the Intelligence and Security Committee should be staffed by officials under the authority of the Clerk of the House. Negatived on division (205 to 32). Resolved,"That this House endorses the proposals for the reform of practice and operation of the Intelligence and Security Committee as set out in paragraphs 235-244 of the Governance of Britain White Paper, Cm 7342, including provision for nomination of the members of the Committee drawn from the House of Commons to be based in future on proposals made by this House."

Secondary information

Type
Parliamentary proceeding
Reference
479 c499-502 
Session
2007-08
Department
Home Office
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Proceeding contributions
David Winnick | 479 c502 (Link to this contribution) On the basis of what the Government have said, I shall not move my amendment.
Speaker | 479 c502 (Link to this contribution) Does the hon. Member for Walsall, North (Mr. Winnick) wish to move his amendment?
Subjects
Intelligence and Security Committee
Link
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