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Following our convivial meeting pre-covid-19, what progress has the Leader of the House made on re-establishing the Scottish Grand Committee?

Member
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party)
Type
Business questions
Date
11 June 2020
Reference
677 c422
House
House of Commons

We did manage to get the Scottish Select Committee up and running, after objections and filibustering from the Scottish National party at an earlier stage, but there are no immediate plans to re-establish the Scottish Grand Committee.

Member
Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
11 June 2020
Reference
677 c422
House
House of Commons

It seemed earlier this week that this place had become a very England-centric Parliament, but given the uncertainty we have around Brexit and the Government’s desire to

level up the economy in Scotland and the north, will the Leader of the House meet me to discuss how we could reconstitute...

Member
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party)
Type
Business questions
Date
6 February 2020
Reference
671 c474
House
House of Commons

I am always open to meetings with all right hon. and hon. Members, and if the hon. Gentleman would like to be in touch with me, of course I would be delighted to meet him.

Member
Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
6 February 2020
Reference
671 c475
House
House of Commons

I will of course consider the hon. Gentleman’s proposal for a Scottish Grand Committee and discuss it with colleagues, but I point out that we debated Scotland’s place in the United Kingdom in this Chamber very recently, and a debate on currency and the Union took place in Westminster Hall...

Member
Lord Lansley (Conservative)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
13 February 2014
Reference
575 c1033
House
House of Commons

Last week the Leader of the House was almost boasting about the excellent hour he had spent on Wednesday in the Welsh Grand Committee, saying what an enjoyable time he had. We have not had a Scottish Grand Committee since 2007, and despite my repeated attempts the House business managers...

Member
Jim Hood (Labour)
Type
Business questions
Date
13 February 2014
Reference
575 c1033
House
House of Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions he has had with officials in his Department on the Scottish Grand Committee.

Asked by
Cathy Jamieson (Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
10 June 2011
Reference
57728; 529 c490W
House
House of Commons

To ask the Prime Minister if he will instruct the Secretary of State for Scotland to table a motion for the Scottish Grand Committee to sit.

Asked by
Cathy Jamieson (Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
23 May 2011
Reference
56521; 528 c378-9W
House
House of Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has any plans to bring forward proposals for a meeting of the Scottish Grand Committee; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by
Cathy Jamieson (Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
19 May 2011
Reference
56430; 528 c293W
House
House of Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will meet hon. and right hon. Members representing Scottish constituencies to discuss the Scottish Grand Committee.

Asked by
Cathy Jamieson (Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
19 May 2011
Reference
56520; 528 c294W
House
House of Commons

To ask the Leader of the House what consideration the Government has given since November 2003 to arranging for a sitting of the Scottish Grand Committee; and if she will make a statement.

Asked by
Andrew Mackinlay (Labour)
Answering body
Leader of the House of Commons
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
20 July 2009
Reference
288410; 496 c801W
House
House of Commons

Did the Leader of the House notice that many of our Scottish colleagues, in solidarity for which I am very grateful, voted so that I could attend the East of England Grand Committee in Bedford? When will I be able to reciprocate and vote for the Scottish Grand Committee to...

Member
Andrew Mackinlay (Labour)
Type
Business questions
Date
16 July 2009
Reference
496 c457
House
House of Commons

There are different governance arrangements in Scotland following devolution, but there have been representations made to me by Members representing Scottish constituencies that there needs to be an opportunity for the Scottish Grand Committee to meet, and I will look for an opportunity.

Member
Baroness Harman (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
16 July 2009
Reference
496 c457
House
House of Commons

My hon. Friend raises an important point, and he has raised it with me on a previous occasion. I apologise for not getting back to him about it earlier, and I will do so expeditiously.

Member
Baroness Harman (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
6 March 2008
Reference
472 c1917;472 c1915
House
House of Commons

I begin by congratulating my right hon. and learned Friend. I see on the Order Paper today, under the heading ““Memorandum””, that the Welsh Grand Committee is meeting on 26 March. She will recall that I raised the matter of the Scottish Grand Committee some time ago. Will she revisit...

Member
Jim Hood (Labour)
Type
Business questions
Date
6 March 2008
Reference
472 c1917;472 c1915
House
House of Commons

I thank my hon. Friend for bringing this matter to my attention. I will do as he suggests and raise it with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland. Hon. Members can raise issues during this question time, and it provides an important opportunity for them to...

Member
Baroness Harman (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
12 July 2007
Reference
462 c1615
House
House of Commons

May I first say how delighted I am with the appointment of the new Leader of the House, and welcome her to her position? I am particularly pleased with her promise to protect the rights of Back Benchers. Is the Leader of the House aware that the Scottish Grand Committee...

Member
Jim Hood (Labour)
Type
Business questions
Date
12 July 2007
Reference
462 c1615
House
House of Commons
Type
House of Commons papers
Date
10 July 2007
Reference
HC 405 2006-07
House
House of Commons

Regulatory reform. Ordered that repeals of Standing Orders, new Standing Orders, amendments to Standing Orders and related provisions be made.

Type
Legislative formal proceedings
Date
4 July 2007
Reference
462 c1055-8
House
House of Commons

To ask the Leader of the House how many Scottish Grand Committee meetings were held in each year since 1990; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by
Jim Hood (Labour)
Answering body
Leader of the House of Commons
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
2 March 2006
Reference
53727; 443 c892W;443 c892W
House
House of Commons