Speaker announces timetable for election of International Trade Committee Chair
12 October 2016
The Speaker of the Commons has announced the timetable for the election of a Chair for the International Trade Committee.
Timetable and process
Only SNP MPs are able to stand for the position as select committee chairs are allocated according to party. Nominations open today and will close on Tuesday 18 October at midday.
Candidates require 6 signatures from their own party to be nominated and the International Trade 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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