The Select Committee on Petitions and Members' Legislative Proposals, having conducted a study tour to the United Kingdom (House of Commons) and associated institutions on 16 - 22 October 2010, reports as follows:
The multi-party delegation was led by the Chairperson, Hon Mr A J Nyambi (ANC), other members comprised: Hon Mr D V Bloem (COPE), Hon Mr A G Matila (ANC), Hon Mr F Adams (ANC), and Hon Mr A Watson (DA).
The purpose of the visit was to learn from the House of Commons and the associated institutions on how to handle issues relating to petitions from the general public. The purpose of the study tour was to: