Committees

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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Inquiries

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There are no current inquiries

Non-inquiry work

Regular evidence sessions
Some committees take evidence from certain officeholders or organisations on a regular basis outside the structure of an inquiry.
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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Liaison Committee sets out topics for forthcoming session with Prime Minister
The Liaison Committee releases the details of the topics for the evidence session with Rishi Sunak MP
20 March 2023
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Liaison Committee announces forthcoming session with Prime Minister
Liaison Committee announces forthcoming session with Prime Minister
10 March 2023
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Prime Minister questioned by Liaison Committee
Liaison Committee examines the work of the Prime Minister
12 December 2022

Upcoming events

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Tuesday 13 June 2023
5:00pm Private
Private meeting 13 June 2023
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House

Latest publications

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Letter from the Prime Minister, dated 4 April 2023, following his appearance before the Committee on 28 March 2023.
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HC 1222
Correspondence
Letter to the Prime Minister, dated 18 April 2023 in response to his letter of 4 April.
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HC 1222
Correspondence
Letter from the Director General, BBC regarding funding of BBC Parliament, dated 3 April 2023.
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Correspondence

Useful information

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

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