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Briefings: Hansard Society Lecture: Next Steps for Reform of the House of Commons

Hansard Society Lecture: Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow

14/10/2017

Hansard Society Lecture: Next Steps for Reform of the House of Commons

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John Bercow outlines proposals for further reform of the House of Commons.

Recorded coverage of John Bercow outlining his proposals for further reform of the House of Commons. Hosted by the Hansard Society from Wednesday 11 October.

The speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, outlines his proposals for further reform of the House, including the idea that backbenchers should have a greater input on parliamentary timetabling through the establishment of a House Business Committee. The speech, entitled Opening Up the Usual Channels: Next Steps for Reform of the House of Commons was hosted by the Hansard Society and recorded on Wednesday 11 October.

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