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Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 19 October 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 November 2017. It was answered by Baroness Evans of Bowes Park (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 October 2017 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Lords.


Human Rights Joint Select Committee

Question

To ask the Leader of the House what are the reasons for the delay in establishing the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights.

Answer

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has now been appointed. The Lords membership was agreed by the House on Wednesday 19 July. The House of Commons agreed its members of the Joint Committee on Monday 30 October. The appointment of Commons Members is a matter for the House of Commons.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2279
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Joint Committee on Human Rights
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk