Speaker's Conference
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A video of the members of the Speaker's Conference talking about why they got into politics is available on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/UKParliament#p/a/u/2/LN8tung8jo4
The Speaker's Conference published its final report on 11 January 2010. To read the report, please go to: Speaker's Conference on Parliamentary Representation: Final Report
Remit of the Speaker's Conference
On 12 November 2008 the House of Commons agreed to establish a new committee, to be chaired by the Speaker and known as the Speaker's Conference.
The Conference has been asked to: "Consider, and make recommendations for rectifying, 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 may also agree to consider other associated matters.
The Speaker's Conference has until the end of the Parliament to conduct its inquiries.
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What is a Speaker's Conference?
A Speaker's Conference is convened by the Speaker of the House of Commons following an invitation from the Prime Minister.
Under the impartial leadership of the Speaker, MPs from both the major and minority parties are brought together to consider issues within the electoral system.
