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The House of Commons is the democratically elected house of the UK Parliament. The 646 Members of Parliament (MPs) each represent a different area of the UK.

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Saturday 21 November 2009

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Committee says action must be taken on UK children

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

Commons debates the Queen’s Speech

MPs debate the Queen's Speech and the proposed programme of new laws and policies
Evidence sessions for homeopathy inquiry announced

Evidence sessions for homeopathy inquiry announced

Science and Technology Committee hears evidence on Government homeopathy policy
Home Secretary responds to MPs on sacking of Professor Nutt

Home Secretary responds to MPs on sacking of Professor Nutt

MPs publish correspondence with Alan Johnson and scientists over sacking of Professor Nutt

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