A Standing Committee meeting on a contentious policy proposal will require your chairpersonship. Your ability to facilitate discussion while deferring hard decisions will be key. Consensus, even nominal, is the aim.

Expect lengthy interventions from various MPs, often reiterating pre-established positions from their respective parties. Your role is to guide the discussion towards actionable recommendations, even if 'further study' is the primary action.

Proposals for amendment will be numerous. Your task is to ensure all voices feel acknowledged, leading to a committee report that reflects broad engagement, even if it merely suggests the formation of another, more specialized sub-committee.