New committee to review Parliamentary Inquiry Act with Tom van der Lee as chair
A temporary committee has been formed to review and propose amendments to the Parliamentary Inquiry Act, impacting how parliamentary investigations are conducted. Citizens may see changes in transparency and accountability of government processes.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Committee Chair | Tom van der Lee (GroenLinks-PvdA) |
| Deputy Chair | Bart Bikkers (VVD) |
| Member | Joost Eerdmans (JA21) |
| Establishment Date | March 5, 2026 |
| Duration | Six months |
| Focus | Amendments to Parliamentary Inquiry Act 2008 and Rules of Order |
| Basis for Mandate | Recommendations from working group "For a Parliament that Works" |
The House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) established this committee to evaluate and improve the Parliamentary Inquiry Act, which governs how parliamentary investigations are conducted. Such reviews aim to enhance democratic processes and public trust in government oversight.
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Temporary committee on the Parliamentary Inquiry Act elects chair
The temporary committee on the Parliamentary Inquiry Act has elected Tom van der Lee (GroenLinks-PvdA) as its chair. This took place during the constituent meeting on Wednesday, April 1.
The temporary committee was established on March 5, 2026, for a period of six months. The committee will examine possible amendments to the Parliamentary Inquiry Act 2008 and the Rules of Order. The mandate stems from recommendations made by the working group "For a Parliament that Works". This working group advised the House to further develop the previously adopted recommendations on the inquiry instrument into a (legislative) proposal.
Committee composition
The committee consists of Members of Parliament Tom van der Lee (chair, GroenLinks-PvdA), Bart Bikkers (deputy chair, VVD), and Joost Eerdmans (JA21).
Read more and watch the meeting
- More information about the temporary committee on the Parliamentary Inquiry Act can be found on the committee page.
- Watch External link: the election of the chair here.