The Privileges Committee has issued a call for evidence as it starts its probe into whether Boris Johnson misled Parliament over partygate.
The committee is seeking witness information which could include material relating to “Mr Johnson’s knowledge of the activities in 10 Downing Street and the Cabinet Office under Covid regulations, from the occurrence of those events until now” and “any briefing given to, or inquiries made by, Mr Johnson relating to those events”.
The committee is planning to take written and oral evidence during the course of its inquiry. It has also confirmed it is “willing to take oral or written evidence from people who wish to remain anonymous”.
Harriet Harman, the veteran Labour MP and “Mother of the House”, has been confirmed as the committee’s chair.
The committee intends to appoint the Rt Hon Sir Ernest Ryder, former Lord Justice of Appeal and Senior President of Tribunals, as an adviser.
Oral evidence sessions are expected to start in the autumn with the call for evidence due to close on July 29.
