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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.

DCMS Committee approves appointment of Richard Sharp as next BBC Chair

MPs confirm the appointment of Richard Sharp as the new Chair of the BBC Board

15 January 2021

Coming up in the Commons: 18-22 January

Wondering what's happening next week in the House of Commons? From bills to oral questions, our business highlights will keep you on top of everything coming up in the Chamber.

15 January 2021

Mel Stride comments on Supreme Court ruling on business interruption insurance

Comments come in response to Supreme Court judgement in the Financial Conduct Authority's business interruption insurance test case

15 January 2021

BEIS Secretary of State and COP 26 President to appear before Committee

BEIS Secretary of State Kwasi Kwarteng and Alok Sharma, COP 26 President to appear before Committee

15 January 2021

Transport experts and officials to be questioned on reforming public transport after the pandemic

MPs to examine lessons from other governments and transport authorities on their responses to the covid-19 pandemic

14 January 2021

Committee approves appointment of Antony Jenkins and John Taylor to Prudential Regulation Committee

The Treasury Committee publishes two reports on the appointments of Antony Jenkins and John Taylor to the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Committee

14 January 2021

MPs call in top record labels Sony, Warner and Universal in music streaming inquiry

Committee to question major record labels as part of inquiry into the economics of music streaming

14 January 2021

Decisions of the Committee 12 Januuary 2021

Petitions Committee considered all e-petitions

14 January 2021

Chair and Chief Executive of the Environment Agency questioned

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee considers issues including the impact of covid-19 on the Agency's work and the UK's green recovery

14 January 2021

Ex war crimes lawyer is Government choice for Prosecution Service job

The Justice Committee questions the government’s preferred candidate for the post of Chief Inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service

13 January 2021

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

Friday 15 January 2021

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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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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).

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House of Commons Enquiry Service publications

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