Glossary

This section explains key parliamentary and government terms.

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Select committees Technology and data

Abbreviation: SITC

A Commons select committee that scrutinises science, research, innovation and technology policy.

Select committees

Abbreviation: SLSC

A House of Lords committee that examines secondary legislation and draws important instruments to the House’s attention.

Select committees

A cross-party committee that examines the work of government departments, public bodies, or specific issues.

Select committees

A formal investigation by a select committee into a topic, department, or public issue.

Parliamentary procedure Select committees

A general term for a committee arrangement used to consider statutory instruments.