In The United Kingdom
The grand committees are committees of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom which are made up of all MPs from each of the constituent countries except England, together with some other MPs who are co-opted onto the committee.
- Scottish Grand Committee
- Welsh Grand Committee
- Northern Ireland Grand Committee
Grand Committees also exist in the House of Lords. The Lords' Grand Committees operate similarly to a Committee of the Whole, except for changes must be unanimously agree apon.
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