Governance of Britain

The Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon Michael Martin MP, has announced the convening of a Speaker’s Conference following an invitation from the Prime Minister. The last conference was held in 1977-78, and there were only five such conferences held in the 20th Century. This conference will consider…

“..and make recommendations for rectifying, the disparity between the representation of women and ethnic minorities in the House of Commons and their representation in the UK population at large; and to consider such other matters as might, by agreement, be referred for consideration”

   Find out more about this event and the role of the Speaker here