UK Parliament — House of Commons

Order ID:260

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Date	Title	Text
2001 — 5th July	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any such committee or sub-committee for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence; and
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2001 — 15th November	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any such committee or sub-committee for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence; and
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2002 — 8th January	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(b)	to meet concurrently with any such committee or sub-committee for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence; and
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
2002 — 14th May	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2002 — 22nd July	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2002 — 29th October	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2003 — 9th January	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2003 — 23rd January	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2003 — 27th January	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
2003 — 12th May	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2003 — 26th June	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2003 — 11th September	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2003 — 15th October	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2004 — 29th January	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2004 — 12th May	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2004 — 7th June	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2004 — 26th October	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2004 — 2nd December	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2005 — 26th January	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2005 — 13th July	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2006 — 27th June	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2006 — 1st November	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2007 — 28th March	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2007 — 4th July	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2007 — 25th July	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2007 — 25th October	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2008 — 11th March	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2008 — 17th July	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
2008 — 28th October	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2008 — 12th November	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2008 — 25th November	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2009 — 22nd January	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2009 — 9th February	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2009 — 3rd March	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2009 — 30th April	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2009 — 20th May	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2009 — 25th June	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2010 — 13th January	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2010 — 22nd February	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chairman for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2010 — 4th March	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2010 — 7th June	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2010 — 15th June	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2010 — 2nd December	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2011 — 7th July	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2011 — 30th November	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2011 — 14th December	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2012 — 19th January	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2012 — 12th March	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2012 — 11th July	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2012 — 16th July	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2013 — 20th March	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2013 — 23rd April	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2013 — 17th June	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2013 — 2nd December	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2014 — 8th May	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2015 — 24th February	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2015 — 10th March	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2015 — 17th March	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2015 — 3rd June	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2015 — 22nd October	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2015 — 28th October	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
2016 — 11th October	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
2017 — 24th January	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
2017 — 7th March	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2017 — 4th July	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
2017 — 12th September	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
2018 — 20th February	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2018 — 19th July	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report; and
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2018 — 27th November	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report;
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings; and
			(e)	to invite members of any other committee to which this order applies to attend any meeting and, at the discretion of the Chair, ask questions of witnesses or otherwise participate in its proceedings; but no member of another committee so invited may move any motion or amendment, vote or count towards the quorum.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2019 — 7th January	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report;
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings; and
			(e)	to invite members of any other committee to which this order applies to attend any meeting and, at the discretion of the Chair, ask questions of witnesses or otherwise participate in its proceedings; but no member of another committee so invited may move any motion or amendment, vote or count towards the quorum.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2019 — 5th November	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(e)	to invite members of any other committee to which this order applies to attend any meeting and, at the discretion of the Chair, ask questions of witnesses or otherwise participate in its proceedings; but no member of another committee so invited may move any motion or amendment, vote or count towards the quorum.
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report;
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings; and
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2020 — 23rd June	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report;
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings; and
			(e)	to invite members of any other committee to which this order applies to attend any meeting and, at the discretion of the Chair, ask questions of witnesses or otherwise participate in its proceedings; but no member of another committee so invited may move any motion or amendment, vote or count towards the quorum.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2020 — 23rd September	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(e)	to invite members of any other committee to which this order applies to attend any meeting and, at the discretion of the Chair, ask questions of witnesses or otherwise participate in its proceedings; but no member of another committee so invited may move any motion or amendment, vote or count towards the quorum.
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report;
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings; and
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2021 — 21st April	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report;
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings; and
			(e)	to invite members of any other committee to which this order applies to attend any meeting and, at the discretion of the Chair, ask questions of witnesses or otherwise participate in its proceedings; but no member of another committee so invited may move any motion or amendment, vote or count towards the quorum.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2021 — 20th May	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report;
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings; and
			(e)	to invite members of any other committee to which this order applies to attend any meeting and, at the discretion of the Chair, ask questions of witnesses or otherwise participate in its proceedings; but no member of another committee so invited may move any motion or amendment, vote or count towards the quorum.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2021 — 13th July	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report;
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings; and
			(e)	to invite members of any other committee to which this order applies to attend any meeting and, at the discretion of the Chair, ask questions of witnesses or otherwise participate in its proceedings; but no member of another committee so invited may move any motion or amendment, vote or count towards the quorum.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2021 — 20th July	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report;
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings; and
			(e)	to invite members of any other committee to which this order applies to attend any meeting and, at the discretion of the Chair, ask questions of witnesses or otherwise participate in its proceedings; but no member of another committee so invited may move any motion or amendment, vote or count towards the quorum.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2021 — 19th October	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report;
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings; and
			(e)	to invite members of any other committee to which this order applies to attend any meeting and, at the discretion of the Chair, ask questions of witnesses or otherwise participate in its proceedings; but no member of another committee so invited may move any motion or amendment, vote or count towards the quorum.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2021 — 24th November	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report;
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings; and
			(e)	to invite members of any other committee to which this order applies to attend any meeting and, at the discretion of the Chair, ask questions of witnesses or otherwise participate in its proceedings; but no member of another committee so invited may move any motion or amendment, vote or count towards the quorum.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2022 — 12th October	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report;
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings; and
			(e)	to invite members of any other committee to which this order applies to attend any meeting and, at the discretion of the Chair, ask questions of witnesses or otherwise participate in its proceedings; but no member of another committee so invited may move any motion or amendment, vote or count towards the quorum.
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2022 — 18th October	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees		(e)	to invite members of any other committee to which this order applies to attend any meeting and, at the discretion of the Chair, ask questions of witnesses or otherwise participate in its proceedings; but no member of another committee so invited may move any motion or amendment, vote or count towards the quorum.
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report;
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings; and
			Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
			The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).
2022 — 30th November	137A Select committees: power to work with other committees	(1)	Any select committee or sub-committee with power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power-
			(a)	to communicate its evidence to any other select committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament or to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly or to any of their committees; provided that evidence from the National Audit Office shall first have been agreed between that Office and the government department or departments concerned;
			(b)	to meet concurrently with any committee or sub-committee of either House of Parliament for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence;
			(ba)	to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;
			(c)	to meet concurrently with any other select committee of this House for the purpose of considering a draft report;
			(d)	to agree in the choice of a chair for any concurrent meetings; and
			(e)	to invite members of any other committee to which this order applies to attend any meeting and, at the discretion of the Chair, ask questions of witnesses or otherwise participate in its proceedings; but no member of another committee so invited may move any motion or amendment, vote or count towards the quorum.
		(2)	Where two or more select committees have agreed reports to the House in identical terms, those reports may be published as a joint report.
		(3)	The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).