| Type of parliamentary body |
Informal |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal
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| Date of creation |
Not available |
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| Mandate |
There is no specific body dealing with international trade. However the Committee for Economic Affairs deals with issues related to this subject. |
| Membership |
The Committee is composed of 27 members, including the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Members are nominated normally for a period of four years. |
| Working methods |
Like any other Standing Committee, the Committee for Economic Affairs is empowered to: apply to a Minister in order to obtain all documents which it considers it should examine, enter into oral or written consultation with a minister, hold hearings, undertake working visits, obtain information from an advisory body, call in external experts, and propose the designation of major projects to the House. |
| Relations with other parliamentary bodies |
The relationship with others parliamentary bodies is independent, open and where necessary based on cooperation. |
| Relations with external bodies |
The Committee is free to seek the advice of external bodies within budgetary limits especially on the level of WTO ministerial conferences. |
| Subjects dealt with |
Not applicable |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Mr. P. Hofstra |
| Notes |
Chairperson, Committee for Economic Affairs |
| Address (if different from above) |
P.O. Box 20018, 2500 EA The Hague |
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| Fax |
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| E-mail |
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| Website |
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Ms. P. Tielens-Tripels |
| Notes |
Secretary, Committee for Economic Affairs |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+3170 318 30 04 |
| Fax |
+3170 318 34 39 |
| E-mail |
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| web site: |
http://www.houseofrepresentatives.nl/members_of_parliament/committees/index.jsp
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