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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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View the latest House of Commons business papers

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

Dates and Deadlines for Oral Questions

Find out the dates and deadlines for all oral questions for September 24 to October 21.

Dates and Deadlines for Oral Questions PDF

Question Times by Department

Find out when Government departments are scheduled to speak, from September 21 to October 22.

Question Times by Department PDF

Commons news
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All the latest news from the House of Commons.

A new UK research funding agency examined

Science and Technology Committee seeks to understand the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

21 September 2020

Coming up in the Commons, 21–25 September 2020

Wondering what’s happening in the Chamber this week? We’ve put together a list of highlights to keep you on top of the legislation, debates and questions you need to know about.

21 September 2020

DWP's preparations for changes in the world of work examined

Work and Pensions Committee examines trends in the labour market and skills requirements

18 September 2020

Committee examines adult skills and lifelong learning

Education Committee explores the need to successfully implement immediate strategies for Covid-19 recovery

18 September 2020

Experts questioned on Effect of Internal Market Bill on NI Protocol and Brexit negotiations

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee examines Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol

18 September 2020

This week in the Commons: 14-18 September

This week in the Commons the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill 2019-21 progressed through 2 days of its Committee stage, in a Committee of the Whole House. It will continue its Committee stage in the Chamber next week.

18 September 2020

Pre-legislative scrutiny of draft Building Safety Bill focuses on building control and building materials

Committee to take evidence from Building Research Establishment (BRE) Group, Construction Products Association and British Standards Institution

18 September 2020

Committee launch inquiry into the use of forced labour in UK value chains

Inquiry will explore the extent of UK business links to supply chains involving forced labour of Uyghurs in China

18 September 2020

Home Office “has no idea” of the impact of immigration policies

Committee publish their report Immigration enforcement

18 September 2020

Sub-Committee to question TikTok

TikTok faces questions over claims of censorship and action on tackling harmful content

17 September 2020

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

Monday 21 September 2020

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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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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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