About Parliament
How Parliament works
Parliament examines what the Government is doing, makes new laws, holds the power to set taxes and debates the issues of the day. The House of Commons and House of Lords each play an important role in Parliament's work.
Contact Parliament
- Commons Information Office
- Lords Information Office
- Parliamentary Outreach
- Parliament's Education Service
Parliamentary News
Committee says action must be taken on UK children
Joint Committee calls on Government to improve the well-being of the UK's children
Commons debates the Queen’s Speech
MPs debate the Queen's Speech and the proposed programme of new laws and policies
New Bills introduced in the Lords
Four Government and 12 Private Members' Bills start journey through Parliament from the Lords
Debating the Queen’s Speech in the Lords
Second day of Lords debate covered wide-ranging discussion on foreign policyRelated Links
Visit Parliament
Parliament is open to all members of the UK public to tour the building and watch debates
Parliamentary Archives
The Parliamentary Archives provides access to Parliament's historic records
Hansard
Hansard (the Official Report) is the edited verbatim report of proceedings in both HousesParliamentary Links
Visiting
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About
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Parliamentary Business
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MPs, Lords and Offices
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Topical Issues
Transport, Housing and planning, Social services, All topical issues
