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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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How can the healthcare shift from hospital to community be achieved? MPs to explore
The Health and Social Care Committee will be holding an evidence session as part of its work on the 10 Year Health Plan.
05 December 2024
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05 December 2024
Defence Committee launches inquiry into the UK’s contribution to European security
Today the Defence Committee launches an inquiry into the UK’s contribution to European security.
05 December 2024
Lord Alton elected Chair of Joint Committee on Human Rights
The Joint Committee on Human Rights has elected David Alton, Lord Alton of Liverpool as its Chair
05 December 2024
Chair comment: NIAC Chair Tonia Antoniazzi MP responds to Government statement on the legacy of Troubles in Northern Ireland
Chair Tonia Antoniazzi comments on the Secretary of State’s statement in the House of Commons on the legacy of Troubles in Northern Ireland.
05 December 2024
The Committee on Standards has today released a report on the conduct of Bob Stewart
The Committee on Standards has today released a report on the conduct of the former Member of Parliament Bob Stewart.
05 December 2024
Don’t defund BTECs, Education Committee tells Govt
The Education Committee has written to the Education Secretary and the Minister for Skills urging them not to withdraw funding from post-16 Applied General Qualifications, including BTECs and Tech level qualifications. 
04 December 2024
MPs to examine funding of public services in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is launching a follow-up inquiry into the funding of public services in Northern Ireland.
04 December 2024
MPs to debate sale and use of fireworks
On Monday 9 December, MPs will debate two petitions relating to the sale and use of fireworks.
04 December 2024
Does the UK do enough to champion science and tech start-ups and scale-ups? Committee launches showcase of UK innovators
Today the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee launches its Innovation Showcase.
04 December 2024
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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
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Our telephone enquiry service is open between 10am-12 midday and 2pm-4pm (Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays).

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