The Speaker's Conference was convened on 12 November 2008 to consider the disparity between the representation of women, ethnic minorities and disabled people in the House of Commons and their representation in the UK population at large. It worked through 2009 collecting evidence and published its final report in January 2010.
Speaker's Conference report published on CD, MP3 and in Braille, Easy Read and large print formats
More must be done to prevent discrimination, says Speaker's Conference final report
Extended Summary outlining key recommendations of the Final Report from the Speaker's Conference
Government response to the Speaker's Conference report
The Speaker of the House of Commons chairs debates in the Commons chamber. The holder of this office is an MP who has been elected to be Speaker by other Members of Parliament. During debates the Speaker keeps order and calls MPs to speak.
Published candidate diversity reports
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