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Liaison Committee (Commons)

Commons Select Committee

The Liaison Committee is made up of Select Committee Chairs. It considers the overall work of select committees, promotes effective scrutiny of Government and chooses committee reports for debates. It questions the Prime Minister about policy, usually three times a year.

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Liaison Sub-Committee on National Policy Statements

Liaison sub-Committee on Select Committee Core Tasks

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Inquiries

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Non-inquiry work

Regular evidence sessions
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Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.

Latest news

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International situation and defence to top questions for Prime Minister
Chairs of select committees will question Sir Keir Starmer on Monday, 23 March in a 90 minute session starting at 2.30pm.
17 March 2026
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Prime Minister to face Liaison Committee on 23 March
Chairs of select committees in the House of Commons will take evidence from Sir Keir Starmer MP on Monday, 23 March.
9 March 2026
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One year on: Prime Minister to face questions on standards in public life and his Government’s ‘Plan for Change’
Sir Keir Starmer MP will attend the Liaison Committee on Monday 15 December at 2pm.
9 December 2025

Latest publications

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Letter from the Chair to the Leader of the House in relation to Ministerial availability for select committee sessions, dated 2 July 2026
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Correspondence
Response from the Leader of the House in relation to Ministerial availability for select committee sessions, dated 15 July 2026
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Correspondence
Formal Minutes, Commons Liaison Committee, 2024-26
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Formal Minutes

Useful information

Liaison Committee guidelines for overseas travel
Pre-appointment hearings
Core tasks - Liaison Committee
Liaison Committee Guidance on the Use of Electronic Devices in Select Committees

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