Committee of Privileges
The Committee of Privileges is appointed to consider specific matters relating to privileges referred to it by the House. The scope of any inquiry comprises all matters relevant to the matter referred.
Current membership
- Andy Carter MP (Conservative, Warrington South)
- Alberto Costa MP (Conservative, South Leicestershire)
- Allan Dorans MP (Scottish National Party, Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
- Yvonne Fovargue MP (Labour, Makerfield)
- Ms Harriet Harman MP (Labour, Camberwell and Peckham) (Chair)
- Sir Bernard Jenkin MP (Conservative, Harwich and North Essex)
- Sir Charles Walker MP (Conservative, Broxbourne)
Powers
The powers of the Committee are set out in House of Commons Standing Orders, principally in SO No. 148A. These are available on the internet via www.parliament.uk.
Publications
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Committee reports are published on the Committee's website and in print by Order of the House.
Committee staff
The current staff of the Committee are Miguel Boo Fraga (Committee Operations Manager), Dr Robin James (Clerk), Su Panchanathan (Committee Operations Officer), Robi Quigley (Second Clerk), Silas Scott (Media Officer), Duncan Sim (Committee Specialist), and Mike Winter JP (Second Clerk).
The following staff also worked for the Committee during this inquiry: Arvind Gunnoo (former Committee Support Assistant) and Paul Connolly (former Media Officer).
Contacts
All correspondence should be addressed to the Clerk of the Committee of Privileges, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA. The telephone number for general enquiries is 0207 219 1493; the Committee's email address is COMMITTEEOFPRIVILEG@parliament.uk.
