Caroline Nokes

With this it will be convenient to discuss the following motion on the Select Committee: That the following provisions shall apply in respect of the Select Committee to which the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill stands committed by virtue of paragraph (10)(a) of the Order of 20 June 2022 (carry-over): 1. The Committee is to have five members. 2. The members of the Committee are— (a) those who are members of the Committee by virtue of paragraph (10)(a) of the Order of 20 June 2022 (carry-over), and (b) two other members who are to be nominated by the Committee of Selection. 3. Any alteration to the membership of the Committee shall be on the nomination of the Committee of Selection. 4. In carrying out its functions under paragraphs 2(b) and 3, the Committee of Selection shall have regard to the principle that— (a) three members of the Select Committee are to be Members from the party represented in His Majesty’s Government, and (b) two are to be Members from opposition parties.