House of Commons - Work of the Committee 2008-09 - Work and Pensions Committee

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Session 2009-10
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Work and Pensions Committee - First Report
Work of the Committee 2008-09

Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 25 November 2009.

Contents

Terms of Reference

The Committee's work in 2008-09

Introduction
The impact of the recession
Inquiries: the "Core Tasks"

To examine policy proposals from the UK Government and the European Commission
To identify and examine areas of emerging policy, or where existing policy is deficient
To examine the expenditure plans and out-turn of the Department, its agencies and principal NDPBs
To examine the Department's Public Service Agreements
To examine the work of the Department's Executive Agencies, NDPBs, regulators, and other associated public bodies
To produce reports which are suitable for debates in the House, including Westminster Hall, or debating Committees

Support and advice
Visits
Petitions

Annex
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Formal Minutes

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Prepared 13 January 2010