I can remember at least two occasions since I have been in the House when improper conduct—within and externally—in relation to Select Committees has been the subject of inquiries called for by the Leader of the House’s party. Why is he being inconsistent now? Can he not simply accept that it undermines the credibility of Select Committees for him to act as a shield for the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions?
Business of the House
Business question from
Andrew Miller
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 7 November 2013.
It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.
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2013-14
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