House of Commons Background Papers: Parliamentary questions - recent issues - Commons Library Standard Note

Published 26 July 2012 | Standard notes SN04148

Amended 12 November 2012

Authors: Mark Sandford

Topic: Parliament

This Standard Note explains the operation of the system of Parliamentary Questions in the House of Commons. It also provides background material, covering developments and issues studied over the last ten years.

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