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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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Coming up in the Commons 12-16 June
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 12-16 June
09 June 2023
MPs to examine role of pharmacy services in future NHS
The inquiry will also consider current challenges around funding, workforce and the digital infrastructure.
08 June 2023
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
08 June 2023
Committee on Standards publishes report on the conduct of Jess Phillips MP
This report arises from an investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
08 June 2023
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
07 June 2023
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Inquiry launches into post-Brexit international trade deals
Committee launches a new inquiry into UK trade policy: food and agriculture
07 June 2023
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
06 June 2023
Committee on Standards report on the conduct of Matt Hancock published
This report arises from an investigation opened by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
05 June 2023
MPs to hold a debate on World Ocean Day
MPs to hold a debate on World Ocean Day
05 June 2023
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MPs to hold a debate preventing obesity and fatty liver disease
MPs to hold a debate preventing obesity and fatty liver disease
05 June 2023
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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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Members' financial interests