Reform of Intelligence and Security Committee

Non-legislative formal proceeding on Thursday, 17 July 2008, in the House of Commons, led by David Winnick.

Motion for the reform of practice and operation of the Intelligence and Security Committee as set out in paragraphs 235-244 of the Governance of Britain White Paper, Cm 7342, including provision for nomination of the members of the Committee drawn from the House of Commons to be based in future on proposals made by this House. Amendment proposed: (a), at end add:"““; and considers that the secretariat of the Intelligence and Security Committee should be staffed by officials under the authority of the Clerk of the House. Negatived on division (205 to 32). Resolved,"That this House endorses the proposals for the reform of practice and operation of the Intelligence and Security Committee as set out in paragraphs 235-244 of the Governance of Britain White Paper, Cm 7342, including provision for nomination of the members of the Committee drawn from the House of Commons to be based in future on proposals made by this House."