How statements work

How members seek, and receive, statements on matters of public concern.

4. Follow-up

If the response does not resolve the issue, members can pursue it further: through a question, a motion, a petition, or an inquiry by the relevant committee.

Key points

  • A statement can be the start of further oversight.
  • Committees may take up the matter as an inquiry.

Who is involved?

  • Requesting member
  • Relevant committee

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