Overview

The Business of the House Commission Bill proposes the creation of a new commission to regulate the scheduling of debates and votes in the House of Commons. This commission would aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of parliamentary proceedings.

Description

This bill establishes a nine-member Business of the House Commission, comprised of MPs appointed by the House of Commons. No more than one member can be a government minister. The Commission's initial task is to produce a report within six months of the bill's passage, suggesting improvements to the House of Commons' scheduling of business. The House of Commons can then grant the Commission further powers to implement these suggestions through resolutions. The Commission will be a corporate body with its own procedures and chair (who cannot be a minister). Membership lasts for the duration of the Parliament, unless a member leaves the Commons or becomes/ceases to be a minister.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify government spending. The cost will depend on the resources allocated to the Commission by Parliament, including staffing and operational expenses. No figures are provided in the bill itself.

Groups Affected

Groups potentially affected include:

• Members of Parliament (MPs): Their workload and influence over the parliamentary timetable could be altered.
• Government Ministers: Their ability to control the legislative agenda could be impacted.
• Opposition Parties: Their opportunities to debate and scrutinise government proposals might be affected.
• Parliamentary Staff: Their roles and responsibilities may change to accommodate the new commission.
• The Public: The efficiency and transparency of Parliament, and the government's ability to enact its agenda, could be impacted.

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