Committee news
Commission launches consultation on precautionary exclusion of MPs
Consultation period runs from 5 December 2022 until 31 January 2023
5 December 2022
Joint Statement from the House of Commons and House of Lords Commissions
Joint Statement by the Commons and Lords Commissions
14 June 2022
Joint statement from the House of Commons and House of Lords Commissions
Joint statement by the Commons and Lords Commissions
18 March 2022
Oral Questions to House of Commons Commission: 27 January 2022
Sir Charles Walker answers questions from the Rt Hon John Spellar on steps the Commission is taking to increase the proportion of British food bought for sale in the House's catering outlets.
27 January 2022
Oral Questions to House of Commons Commission: 28 October 2021
Sir Charles Walker answers questions from the Rt Hon Robert Halfon on steps to improve the apprenticeship programme in the House of Commons.
28 October 2021
Commission Statement following its meeting on 18 October
Commission issues updated guidance on security measures for Members and on Covid arrangements
20 October 2021
Oral Questions to House of Commons Commission: 22 July 2021
Sir Charles Walker answers questions from Chi Onwurah on steps the Commission is taking to ensure a covid-19 secure workplace for House of Commons staff following lifting of restrictions on 19 July.
22 July 2021
Oral Questions to House of Commons Commission: 17 June 2021
Sir Charles Walker answers questions from Mrs Sheryll Murray on what ongoing facilities
there will be to protect staff from covid-19.
17 June 2021
Commission's report published: Amendments to the ICGS
Amendments to ICGS: Commission publishes its report
22 April 2021
Commission approves Commons roadmap out of lockdown
Covid-19: Commons roadmap out of lockdown
8 March 2021
Oral Questions to House of Commons Commission: 4 March 2021
Sir Charles Walker answers his first question as Commission Spokesperson. The question from Patrick Grady concerned the effectiveness in making the House of Commons a covid-secure environment.
4 March 2021
Commission urges MPs to wear face coverings in Commons Chamber
Additional measures introduced in battle against covid
11 January 2021
House of Commons Commission decisions – 8 June 2020
Decisions from meeting held in person and via Microsoft Teams on Monday 8 June 2020
6 December 2020
House of Commons Commission decisions – 9 March 2020
Decisions from meeting held on Monday 9 March 2020
3 December 2020
Commission nominates candidates for Independent Expert Panel membership
Commission publishes its report on the Independent Expert Panel membership
19 November 2020
Commission outlines new Commons measures ahead of lockdown
Further measures announced by House of Commons Commission in battle against Covid
2 November 2020
MPs’ staff urged to work remotely to limit the number of people in Parliament
Further advice issued by House of Commons Commission in battle against Covid
13 October 2020
Keep it covered: Commission urges passholders to wear face coverings
Statement following meeting held on Tuesday 6 October 2020
6 October 2020
Commission Update 10 February
The House of Commons Commission has backed the creation of an independent expert panel for determining bullying or sexual harassment complaints against MPs.
2 October 2020
House of Commons Commission decisions – 14 September 2020
Decisions from meeting held on Monday 14 September 2020
21 September 2020