Grand Committees give MPs the opportunity to debate issues
affecting their region. The Committees function in a similar way
to the Commons Chamber, with ministerial statements and an
opportunity to question the Ministers. Every MP representing a
constituency in the region is entitled to attend Grand Committee
meetings. Welsh Grand Committee The Welsh Grand Committee
consists of the 40 Welsh MPs, and currently up to 5 others. It
debates issues relevant to Wales, such as the effects on Wales
of the Government's programme announced in the Queen's Speech.
Scottish Grand Committee The Scottish Grand Committee includes
all 72 Scottish MPs. It may meet anywhere in Scotland as well as
Westminster. Traditionally it considered the principles of
Scottish Bills which were referred to it at second reading.
However, UK Parliament Bills relating only to Scotland are rare
since the establishment of the Scottish Parliament. It also
takes questions and statements and debates other matters
concerning Scotland. However, there ha