Patricia Ferguson elected as Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee
12 September 2024
Following nominations and elections, Patricia Ferguson MP has been elected Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee.
The result of the election was announced in the Chamber by the Speaker following a ballot.
The new Chair, Patricia Ferguson MP, said:
“I’m delighted to be elected chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee. This Committee is pivotal in the relationship between Westminster and Holyrood, and I will ensure that it gives a voice to people across Scotland.
“This Parliament will see the new Government make decisions that will affect all of Scotland. I look forward to working with colleagues from across the House of Commons to properly scrutinise and inform these important decisions.”
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