Speaker announces timetable for election of new Science and Technology Committee Chair
11 October 2016
The Speaker of the Commons has announced the timetable for the election of a new Chair for the Science and Technology Committee following the resignation of Nicola Blackwood, which has left the Chair vacant.
Timetable and process
Only Conservative MPs are able to stand for the position as select committee chairs are allocated according to party. Nominations open Tuesday 11 October and close at midday on Tuesday 18 October.
Candidates require 15 signatures from their own party to be nominated and the Science and Technology Committee website will be updated daily as nominations are received.
The election will take place on Wednesday 19 October, with the ballot open between 10am-1.30pm. The result will be announced in the Chamber that afternoon.
Further information
- Election of House of Commons Select Committee Chairs
- About Parliament: Select committees
- Visiting Parliament: Watch committees
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