Committee of Privileges
The Committee of Privileges is appointed to consider specific matters relating to privileges referred to it by the House. The scope of any inquiry comprises all matters relevant to the matter referred.
Current membership
Conservative, Warrington South
Conservative, South Leicestershire
Scottish National Party, Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Labour, Makerfield
Labour, Camberwell and Peckham
Conservative, Harwich and North Essex
Conservative, Broxbourne
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Powers
The powers of the Committee are set out in House of Commons Standing Orders, principally in SO No. 148A. These are available on the internet via www.parliament.uk.
Publications
Committee staff
The current staff of the Committee are Miguel Boo Fraga (Committee Operations Manager), Paul Connolly (Media Officer), Arvind Gunnoo (Committee Operations Officer), Dr Robin James (Clerk), Robi Quigley (Second Clerk), Duncan Sim (Committee Specialist) and Mike Winter JP (Chair Support Officer).
Contacts
All correspondence should be addressed to the Clerk of the Committee of Privileges, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA. The telephone number for general enquiries is 0207 219 1493; the Committee’s email address is COMMITTEEOFPRIVILEG@parliament.uk.