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Back Bench Business Committee

Those who have followed the changes internal to parliament will have noticed the creation of the Back Bench Business Committee.

I am pleased to have been elected to this committee and hope that we will be able to use the committee to strengthen parliament and strengthen the ability of back benchers to fight for their constituents in various ways.

Comments

Jerry said…
Back Benchers are the ones who trully know the problems faced by their constituents and also the back benchers are the ones who raise their issues in the chambers more than any other Member.

I am pleased for you John to be elected to this trully worth while committee.
Ignacity said…
Congratulations on your election. You may enjoy my comment on the 400 year gestation of the Committee on www.ignacity.com

Joe Egerton

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