COMMONS

Codification of the relationship between local government and central government

Inquiry status: Oral evidence session held

Oral evidence - 16 April 2012

Witnesses: Graham Allen MP, Chair of the Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee, and Cllr Sir Merrick Cockell, Chairman of the Local Government Association

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