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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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Keep up to date with the business of the House of Commons using the range of business papers, including the order paper, votes and proceedings and call lists.

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All the latest news from the House of Commons.

Coming up in the Commons 12-16 June

Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 12-16 June

MPs to examine role of pharmacy services in future NHS

The inquiry will also consider current challenges around funding, workforce and the digital infrastructure.

Treasury Committee publishes savings rates responses from banks and building societies

Last month, the cross-party Committee of MPs widened its campaign for banks to increase the savings rates offered to loyal customers, questioning why easy access savings rates are much lower than the current Bank of England base rate

Committee on Standards publishes report on the conduct of Jess Phillips MP

This report arises from an investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards

The definition of "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 to be debated by MPs

On Monday 12 June, MPs will debate two petitions relating to the definition of "sex" in the Equality Act 2010

Inquiry launches into post-Brexit international trade deals

Committee launches a new inquiry into UK trade policy: food and agriculture

Deadline of 20 June for written submissions to Tenant Farmers inquiry

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has set a deadline of midnight on Tuesday 20 June

Committee on Standards report on the conduct of Matt Hancock published

This report arises from an investigation opened by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards

MPs to hold a debate on World Ocean Day

MPs to hold a debate on World Ocean Day

MPs to hold a debate preventing obesity and fatty liver disease

MPs to hold a debate preventing obesity and fatty liver disease

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What's on

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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