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Chairing Parliamentary Debates

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It was an honour to be appointed by the Speaker to serve on the House of Commons Panel of Chairs in 2020 and to play a key part in legislating for our country and delivering on the Government's programme of work as agreed in the Queen's Speech. The position of Chairman during committee meetings or Westminster Hall debates comes with great responsibility of ensuring that our oldest legal processes are adhered to. Parliament sets the law and as an MP, it is my job to help shape and establish new laws. As a Chairman, I now have a further role in overseeing Bills and debates for our country. 

The Panel of Chairs is made up of three Deputy Speakers and Members of Parliament chosen by the Speaker. Members of the Panel chair Public Bill committees and other general committees in the House of Commons, chair debates in Westminster Hall and may act as temporary chair during a Committee of the whole House. The Panel also has the power to meet to consider matters relating to procedure in the general committees and report its findings to the House of Commons.

Members are appointed to serve for the life of the Parliament.

Some of the debates that Nusrat chaired include:

  • Debates on support for capital infrastructure projects in Bristol, and productivity in rural areas.
  • Debate on the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in reaching the net zero target.
  • Prisons (Substance testing) Bill committee.
  • Debate on British meat and milk farming, and the importance of buying local to reduce carbon emissions and support British farmers.
  • Debate on compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations for health and care staff.

Please see more details by scrolling below:

News

Chairing Westminster Hall Debate

Chairing Westminster Hall Debates

Tuesday, 7 June, 2022
Adoptive Rights

Chairing Westminster Hall debate on support for new adoptive parents

Friday, 25 March, 2022

The House has considered e-petition 601323, relating to support for new adoptive parents.

The debate can be viewed here, and the transcript can be read here.

Dormant Assets Bill

Chairing the Dormant Assets Bill Committee

Friday, 14 January, 2022
WH Debate

Chairing Westminster Hall debates

Wednesday, 27 October, 2021
WH

Chairing debate on Covid-19 vaccinations

Monday, 20 September, 2021

The House considered compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations for health and care workers and whether discriminating against those who choose not to get vaccinated should be outlawed.

It was the first outing of the new vaccine Minister who responses on behalf of the Government.

Nus Ghani MP

Nusrat Ghani chairs debate on British meat and dairy

Tuesday, 4 May, 2021

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, has chaired a parliamentary debate focusing on British meat and milk farming, and highlighting the importance of buying local to reduce carbon emissions and support British farmers.

Committee

Chairing the Prisons (Substance testing) Bill committee

Wednesday, 2 December, 2020

The committee considered new legislation and amendments that would allow the testing of prisoners for any controlled drug, pharmacy medicine, prescription-only medicine, and all psychoactive substances, including any new compounds that emerge.

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GHANI CHAIRS RAIL AND SME DEBATE IN WESTMINSTER HALL

Thursday, 19 November, 2020

Nus Ghani, MP for Wealden, has been overseeing various debates in Westminster Hall, covering national issues such as rail infrastructure, rail investment and the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in reaching the net zero target.

Parliament

GHANI CHAIRS PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE

Wednesday, 14 October, 2020

Nus Ghani, MP for Wealden, has chaired her first Westminster Hall debate since her appointment to the House of Commons Panel of Chairs.

Panel of Chairs

GHANI APPOINTED TO HOUSE OF COMMONS PANEL OF CHAIRS

Tuesday, 14 July, 2020

Nus Ghani, MP for Wealden, is delighted to have been appointed to serve on the House of Commons Panel of Chairs.

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