Scottish Affairs Committee membership agreed

The Scottish Affairs Committee has been appointed after MPs passed a motion on Monday approving the Committee's membership.

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http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/scottish-affairs-committee/news-parliament-2017/membership-agreed-17-191/http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/scottish-affairs-committee/news-parliament-2017/membership-agreed-17-191/
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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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Constitution of the United Kingdom, European Free Alliance, Scottish National Party, Scottish independence, Government of the United Kingdom, Parliament of Singapore, Scotland, Members of the Scottish Parliament, Time for Inclusive Education, Eilidh Whiteford
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  • The Scottish Affairs Committee has been appointed after MPs passed a motion on Monday approving the Committee's membership.
  • The former Scottish Affairs Committee had ceased its work in November when Parliament was dissolved as the 2019 general election campaign began.
  • However, a motion to form the Committee was opposed by the SNP on 2 March due to concerns that regarding the Committee membership.
  • "It's a great relief that the Scottish Affairs Committee is back.
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