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Backbench Business Committee
The Backbench Business Committee gives opportunities to backbench Members of Parliament to bring forward debates of their choice. It was the first business committee of any kind to be established by the House of Commons. Application form for backbench debates | Application form for Estimates Day debates
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Started 1 Jun 2026
Next meetings
13 Oct 2026, 16:00
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
Many sessions are open to the public and shown live on Parliament’s site.
Who is on it
| Member | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Blackman | Conservative | Chair |
| Alison Hume | Labour | Member |
| Jonathan Davies | Labour | Member |
| Martin Vickers | Conservative | Member |
| Mary Glindon | Labour | Member |
| Mr Lee Dillon | Liberal Democrat | Member |
| Will Stone | Labour | Member |
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Source: Committees API · Updated 4 Oct 2026