A Commons committee chaired by Staffordshire MP Tony Wright (Lab Cannock) is to consider whether the public should be able to initiate a debate in the House of Commons.

One option might be that MPs are required to hold a debate on a topic if enough people sign a petition demanding one. However, the committee is asking the public to submit their own ideas.

I'm blogging about this because the committee has just announced a formal call for evidence.

So if you have any ideas about how the Commons could be reformed, now is the time to have your say.

You can send your thoughts to the House of Commons Reform Committee by e-mail to reformcom@parliament.uk, or in writing to the Clerk to the Committee, House of Commons Reform Committee, Journal Office, House of Commons SW1P 3JA.

According to a statement from the committee, each submission should begin with a short summary in bullet point form; have numbered paragraphs, and (if sent by e-mail) be in Word format or a rich text format with as little use of colour or logos as possible.

Other topics being considered by the inquiry include the appointment of members and chairmen of select committees; the appointment of the Chairman and Deputy Chairmen of Ways and Means (who act as Speaker of the Commons when the Budget is being discussed), and how the Commons timetable is decided.