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These committees examine issues in detail, from government policy and new legislation, to wider topics like the economy. </p> </div>   <div id="ctl00_ctl00_SiteSpecificPlaceholder_PageContent_ctlMainBody_wrapperDiv" class="rte"> <p></p><div> <h3>When</h3> <p>Public committee sessions are open to everyone, including the press. There are meetings Monday to Thursday when Parliament is in session (meeting). 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