Overview

This bill proposes the creation of a Business of the House Commission to improve the scheduling of debates and votes in the House of Commons. The Commission will be responsible for making recommendations to Parliament on how to better manage parliamentary time.

Description

The bill establishes a nine-member Business of the House Commission, composed of Members of Parliament (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 becoming law, suggesting improvements to the parliamentary timetable. Subsequently, the House of Commons can grant the Commission further powers to regulate the scheduling of parliamentary business based on the Commission's reports. The Commission can also submit additional reports with further proposals as it sees fit.

Government Spending

The bill does not specify any direct government spending. The cost will depend on the resources allocated to the Commission by Parliament following its creation.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• Members of Parliament (MPs): They will be involved in appointing the Commission and will be affected by its recommendations for timetable changes.
• Government Ministers: Their influence on the scheduling of business might be altered by the Commission's actions.
• Parliamentary staff: The Commission's recommendations could impact their workload and responsibilities related to scheduling.
• The public: Ultimately, improved timetabling could lead to more efficient use of parliamentary time and better consideration of legislation.

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