but says this was not done recklessly or intentionally. the committee can recommend sanctions, if it finds otherwise. let�*s have a look at a key moment at the start of this hearing. borisjohnson swore an oath on a copy of the bible — which has only happened a handful of times at committee hearings. it increases the weight of the hearing, as it means that should he give any false evidence, it could be punishable with "perjury" — which is a criminal offence. it�*s worth just reminding ourselves about the group of mps, the privileges committee, who are investigating whether boris johnson deliberately misled parliament. this is one of the many committees of politicians which oversee the government�*s work and parliament�*s internal affairs. it has seven—members and is chaired by labour�*s harriet harman. by convention, it�*s always chaired by an opposition mp. it�*s made up of four conservatives and three opposition mps. let�*s hear from committee chair harriet harman. what the house is mandated for us