How do Select Committees work for us?

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK (CPA UK) supports and strengthens parliamentary democracy throughout the Commonwealth focusing on key issues including women in parliament, modern slavery, financial oversight, security and trade.Peer to peer learning is central to the way CPA UK works. The organisation brings together UK and other Commonwealth parliamentarians and officials, to share knowledge and learn from each other. CPA UKis located inand funded by the UK Parliament.

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Featuring Select Committee Chairs, this discussion and tour explores the importance of Select Committees and how the public can get involved

*If this event is listed as &#x27;sold out&#x27; please email cpauk@parliament.uk to be added to the waiting list*As part of UK Parliament Week, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) warmly invites you to join them for an engaging discussion on how Select Committees work for us. Prominent speakers will explore how Select Committees work, the important role they play in parliamentary scrutiny, and how the public can engage with them, from providing ideas for inquiries through to giving evidence. Following the discussion, attendees will also have the opportunity to join a tour of the Houses of Parliament including visiting committee rooms and exploring the procedure behind each committee session. Confirmed speakers:The Rt Hon. the Lord Foster of Bath - Chair, Rural Economy Committee (House of Lords) Miranda Oliver-Wright - Head of the Web and Publications Unit (House of Commons) Dominic Stockbridge - Second Clerk, Home Affairs Committee (House of Commons)Event timings:17.30 - 18.00: light refreshments18.00 - 18.55: panel discussion (including Q&amp;A)18.55 - 19.30: tour of Houses of Parliament and Select Committee roomsAccess:To access the CPA Room in the UK Parliament, please come to the Cromwell Green Entrance, pass through the airport-style security and then enter Westminster Hall. In the middle of Westminster Hall on the right hand side you will see steps leading up to a door. Climb up these steps and you will find the CPA Room on your left. Please leave at least 20 minutes to clear security as there can be queues.If you have any access or dietary requirements please contact the CPA UK team ahead of the event on cpauk@parliament.uk.

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