Appearing before a Select Committee in the UK Parliament or a Committee in the devolved Parliaments can be a daunting prospect. As well as having an impact on policy development and public debate, Committees can damage the reputation of a witness and the organisation that they represent.
The key to a successful committee experience is preparation. Brevia works methodically with clients to prepare them to give oral evidence with confidence. Our support focuses on ensuring that key messages are delivered at hearings through detailed preparation, mock sessions, on the day analysis and post-hearing support.
Our training team includes former Committee members, experienced witnesses and policy-specialist consultants. We provide Committee support over five stages:
Stage One: Detailed preparatory work
Stage Two: Mock committee evidence session
Stage Three: Post-session Q&A
Stage Four: Oral evidence monitoring and analysis
Stage Five: Further activity recommendations,
