2020 November 10

On Tuesday 10 November 2020, I responded on behalf of HM Opposition to a motion on lay membership of the Committee on Standards. I tabled an amendment to this motion which sought to appoint both candidates for lay membership of the Committee on Standards chosen in line with the panel of selection appointed by the House of Commons Commission. Unfortunately the Government voted against this amendment and it was defeated by 261 ayes to 334 noes. You can read my speech below: