Committees of The European Parliament - Cross-Committee Co-Operation

Cross-Committee Co-Operation

When drawing up a report, a Committee may ask the opinion of another Committee on the matter, particularly if it is felt that a proposed amendment would fall into the interests of another Committee. The Committee asked for an opinion will be named as such in the final report. The Chairman and Draftsman of the secondary Committee may be invited to take part in any Committee discussions held by the primary Committee, where the meeting deals with the matter that the secondary Committee is advising on.

Amendments that are proposed by the secondary Committee will be voted on by the Committee responsible for producing the report.

If the Conference of Presidents decides that a requested report falls equally to two Committees, both Committees will agree upon a joint timetable, and shall work together in producing the report.