How a petition is handled

From drafting and lodging a petition to the committee's report and the response to the petitioner.

3. Committal to a committee

After presentation, the petition is committed to the relevant committee of the House. The committee is expected to consider it and report within the time set by the Standing Orders.

Key points

  • The committee that covers the subject usually takes the petition.
  • The petition becomes part of that committee's work programme.

Who is involved?

  • Speaker
  • Relevant committee

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