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UK Parliament

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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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.

Comment: FIFA World Cup Play-Off Final on free to air TV channels

Chair comments on the news that the FIFA World Cup Play-Off Final will be shown on free to air television channels STV, ITV and S4C

House of Commons rises for Whitsun recess

The House of Commons adjourned on Thursday 26 May for Whitsun recess and will next sit on Monday 6 June at 2.30pm

Ai Wylfa fydd gorsaf ynni niwclear nesaf y DU? ASau yn lansio ymchwiliad newydd

Committee launches a new inquiry looking at Nuclear power in Wales

Victims Bill scrutinised by Justice Committee

Justice Committee launches a new inquiry scrutinising the Government’s draft Victims Bill

Could Wylfa be the UK’s next nuclear power station? MPs launch new inquiry

Committee launches a new inquiry looking at Nuclear power in Wales

Outsourcing and treatment of contracted staff – Ministry of Defence ‘must do better’, says Defence Committee

The Treatment of Contracted Staff for The MoD’s Ancillary Services

Government must act on 'ghost children' missing from education system

The Education Committee publish Government response to report

Inquiry launched into the Semiconductor Industry in the UK

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examines the strengths and weaknesses of the semiconductor industry

Standards Committee proposes new Code of Conduct for MPs

Standards Committee proposes new Code of Conduct for MPs with package of reforms to increase transparency and tighten lobbying rules

Systemic failures of leadership, planning and preparation: MPs slam Government role in UK withdrawal from Afghanistan

Committee publishes their report Missing in action: UK leadership and the withdrawal from Afghanistan

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

Saturday 28 May 2022

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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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Listen and subscribe to the Committee Corridor podcast from the House of Commons.

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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