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House of Commons

The UK public elects 650 Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent their interests and concerns in the House of Commons. MPs consider and propose new laws, and can scrutinise government policies by asking ministers questions about current issues either in the Commons Chamber or in Committees.

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All the latest news from the House of Commons.

Tom Goldsmith appointed as Clerk of the House of Commons

Tom Goldsmith has today been named as the 52nd Clerk of the House of Commons, following approval from The King.

Committee on Standards publishes report on the conduct of Margaret Ferrier MP

Committee on Standards report arises from an investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards

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Urgent action needed to ensure opportunities of new health care restructure are realised, warn MPs

Health and Social Care Committee publish new report on Integrated Care Systems

Greater support needed to realise ambitions of the National Bus Strategy, Transport Committee tells Government

Transport Committee publishes report on the implementation of the National Bus Strategy

DCMS Committee acting Chair welcomes publication of draft Media Bill

Damian Green MP, acting Chair of the DCMS Committee, confirms that the Committee will undertake pre-legislative scrutiny on the draft Bill.

Car parking charges and use of parking apps - Levelling Up Committee writes to Government Ministers

Chair writes to Transport and Levelling-Up Ministers on a series of car parking issues

Levelling Up Committee launches inquiry on social housing finances & sustainability

Committee launches an inquiry into the finances and sustainability of the social housing sector in England

Nominations open for Chair of new Select Committee on Energy Security and Net Zero

The Government’s recent changes to the machinery of Government established a new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Ombudsperson system needs greater human rights focus but dedicated Human Rights Ombudsperson not needed – report finds

Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes their report on a Human Rights Ombudsperson

MPs to examine the importance and opportunities for defence manufacturing and cyber security in Wales

Committee launches a new inquiry examining the defence industry in Wales

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What's on in the House of Commons and House of Lords.

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Governance of the House of Commons

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The House of Commons is governed by a group of MPs who make up the House of Commons Commission

The work of the House of Commons

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Members of the Commons debate the big political issues of the day and proposals for new laws.

Members of the House of Commons

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The UK public elects Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent their interests and concerns in the House of Commons

Working at the House of Commons

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The House of Commons offers a diverse range of career opportunities.

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Understand the role, history and current activities of The Speaker

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Committee Corridor

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Contact the House of Commons Enquiry Service

The House of Commons Enquiry Service provides information on the work, history and membership of the House of Commons.

Telephone: 0800 112 4272 (Freephone) or 020 7219 4272
Email: hcenquiries@parliament.uk
Text relay: Dial 18001 followed by our full number

Our telephone enquiry service is open between 10am-12 midday and 2pm-4pm (Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays).

Publications

The House of Commons Enquiry Service produces a series of free publications which you can read online, or contact us to request copies.

House of Commons Enquiry Service publications

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