Sky News understands the veteran Labour MP - who was leading the investigation into claims Boris Johnson misled MPs - had been in direct contact with the former senior civil servant.
Last week, we revealedThere is no suggestion Ms Harman was aware of Labour's plans to recruit Ms Gray at the time of her conversations, or that the contact continued after Ms Gray was first approached by aides to Sir Keir.
A privileges committee spokesperson said:"It was the duty of the chair to make contact with anyone, including Sue Gray, who might be able to indicate potential witnesses. The only evidence the committee will rely on it is that which is separately and independently verified by the relevant witness. The privileges committee is not relying on evidence gathered by Sue Gray.
"The chair with the full knowledge of the committee has had regular contact with a number of ministers and officials in the Cabinet Office to discuss matters such as the provision of documents to the committee, the identity of potential witnesses and the welfare of civil servants who may affected by the inquiry."
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