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Communities and Local Government Committee - Current Inquiries

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  • Private Rented Sector  Inquiry announced 19 October 2012

    The Committee invites submissions from interested parties covering the quality and regulation of private rented housing, and levels of rent within the sector

  • The Government’s Review of Planning Practice Guidance  Inquiry announced 09 January 2013

    The Committee invites short written submissions on the Review and the Government’s consultation proposals

  • Sustainable Communities Act 2007  Inquiry announced 17 January 2013

    The Committee invites written submissions on the operation of the Sustainable Communities Act 2007

  • Greater London Authorities Act 2007  Inquiry announced 20 December 2012

  • Community Budgets  Inquiry announced 04 March 2013

    Committee invites submissions from interested parties covering the progress of community budgets

  • Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser  Inquiry announced 14 March 2013

    MPs to take evidence from the Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser and Minister for the Fire Services

Finding an inquiry

  • The 2010 Parliament began on 25 May 2010
  • This page lists current inquiries
  • Details of past inquiries from the 2010 Parliament can be accessed via the link on the left hand side to 2010 Parliament - past inquires

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Select Committee Inquiries

Select Committees carry out inquiries on areas ranging from the work of government departments to economic affairs. The results of these inquiries are public and many require a response from the Government.

Stages of an inquiry

Most, but not all, Select Committee inquiries are conducted as follows:

  • Written evidence called for
  • Oral evidence sessions held
  • Report published
  • Response published

Not all inquiries result in a Report