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affair in November 2021, the Conservative government proposed removing the lay members entirely, which would leave the Conservatives with a majority of control on a newly re-constituted committee. MPs backed these reforms in a Common vote, as well as overturning the 30-day suspension of Paterson that
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had been recommended by the committee. However, these reforms were abandoned the following day amid widespread criticism, including from Conservative MPs. Paterson subsequently resigned as an MP.
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took over the select committee's responsibility for cases involving bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct by MPs.
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Committee on Standards
House of Commons
Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
Committee on Standards and Privileges
expenses scandal
parliamentary privilege
Independent Expert Panel
Owen Paterson
The Committee's website
"Role - Committee on Standards - UK Parliament"
"Public picked for Standards Committee looking into MPs' conduct"
"Erskine May, Committees on Standards and Privileges"
"Boris Johnson to back bid to overturn Owen Paterson lobbying inquiry"
"Owen Paterson resigns: Conservative ex-minister quits as MP after row over House of Commons suspension"
Senedd Standards of Conduct Committee
Northern Ireland Assembly Committee on Standards and Privileges
Scottish Parliament Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
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parliamentary committees of the United Kingdom
Commons
Business and Trade
Culture, Media and Sport
Defence
Education
Energy Security and Net Zero
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Foreign Affairs
Health and Social Care

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