Select Committees
Select committees are cross-party groups made up of backbench MPs or Lords, which scrutinise the work of government. IOM3 has done significant work with committees, based on the inputs and expertise of our members. The Institute has submitted written evidence to select committees on issues such as workforce planning to deliver clean energy, green steel, the Building Safety Bill, the role of batteries and fuel cells in achieving net-zero, e-waste and the circular economy, and more. Moreover, our members have represented IOM3 as witnesses at committee hearings. For instance, in 2021, IOM3 Packaging Group Chair Jude Allan gave oral evidence to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee for its inquiry on plastic waste.
IOM3 can support members through the process of engaging with select committees, helping them to take full advantage of the opportunities available and ensuring that their expertise is highlighted in an impactful way. When inquiries relevant to materials, minerals and mining are launched, we notify our members on our Policy and Influence webpage, through our member newsletters and through the Technical Community Leadership Teams. When members contribute to an inquiry as part of the IOM3 community, their insights are raised by a strong and respected voice for the materials, minerals and mining sectors. By demonstrating consensus across diverse stakeholders, the Institute can strengthen the impact of all member insights and forward a submission that is more than the sum of its parts.
To help our communities engage with policy more effectively, we've created a new explainer for IOM3 members. It breaks down what select committees are, how they work, and why they matter for professionals across the materials, minerals and mining sectors. Select committees play a vital role in shaping UK government policy. By understanding how they operate, you can use your expertise to contribute to informed, impactful debate, and help influence the direction of our industries.
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