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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 4h
📚 You can find today’s impartial research on the Commons Library website: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/briefings-fo...
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Briefings for upcoming debates
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 4h
📱What's the Order Paper? Find out on our website: www.parliament.uk/site-informa...
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Order Paper
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 4h
👀 Follow what’s being debated in the Chamber in real time 👇 now.parliament.uk
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ParliamentNow - UK Parliament
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 4h
▶️ Watch today's debates on Parliament Live: parliamentlive.tv/Commons
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 4h
Also confirmed: • Statement from the Prime Minister Andy Burnham MP: International Update • Statement from the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood MP: National Security • Statement from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Bryant MP: Drumcree
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 4h
MPs will be debating: • General debate on Baby Loss Awareness Week The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. 📃 Find out more about what's happening today in the Order Paper: commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/107...
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Order Paper for 12 October 2026
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 4h
The House of Commons sits from 2.30pm today starting with Work and Pensions questions.
House of Commons Order Paper Monday 12 October 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 6h
Find out what MPs are debating in the House of Commons this week 👇 www.parliament.uk/business/new...
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 09/10/2026
Following yesterday's by-election in Holborn and St Pancras, Sagal Abdi-Wali has been elected as a Member of Parliament. Find out more: www.parliament.uk/business/new...
Sagal Abdi-Wali stands behind a Camden Elections lectern during the declaration of the Holborn and St Pancras by-election result. A microphone is attached to the lectern, with Camden Elections branding visible in the background.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 07/10/2026
When the House isn’t sitting, you can see the Chamber and walk through a voting lobby when you visit.
Light streams in through the carved windows of the voting lobby onto the wooden panelled walls.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 07/10/2026
These desks pull out and were once used to note down the names of the MPs who were voting. Nowadays we use electronic pass readers instead.
Two desks at the exit of the voting lobby are pulled back against the wall. Tracks are visible where the desks can be pulled closer together, to enable only one person to pass between them at a time.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 07/10/2026
They lead to the voting lobbies, where MPs go to register their vote on business of the House. When they have gathered on their chosen side, the entrance is locked. They are counted by two tellers as they exit, one MP from the Aye side and one supporting the No side.
A voting lobby in the House of Commons, a long corridor with green benches on one side and bookshelves on the other. A large stone arch frames the start of the corridor.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 07/10/2026
Have you ever noticed the doors at the side of the Commons Chamber?
Steps lead up past the green benches in the House of Commons Chamber to a wooden door.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 30/09/2026
The Committee has made recommendations aimed at improving quality, value for money, and making the system work better for all. You can read the full report on our website: committees.parliament.uk/work/9454/wr...
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 30/09/2026
Written Parliamentary Questions enable MPs to seek information, investigate issues and hold ministers to account through detailed written answers, with every question and response published online as part of the public record.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 30/09/2026
The House of Commons Procedure Committee has recently published a report examining how well the Written Parliamentary Questions system is working in the Commons.
Graphic featuring a portrait of Cat Smith MP alongside a quote from her about the recent Procedure Committee report about Written Parliamentary Questions. The text reads: "Written Parliamentary Questions are an important tool for MPs, allowing us to obtain accurate information on matters of public interest, and scrutinise the government. In our latest Report, my Committee recommends system changes to ensure Written Parliamentary Questions better serve this core purpose."
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 21/09/2026
What happens in Parliament during conference recess? 🤔
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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026
The Home Affairs Committee has announced a new inquiry to examine work-based immigration. The new inquiry is informed by the findings of Your Voice on Immigration, a programme of citizen assembly style events. Find out more and submit evidence: committees.parliament.uk/committee/83...
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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026
How can committees contribute to improved levels of public trust in democracy? The Liaison Committee is carrying out an inquiry examining what the purpose of select committees is and if they should do more. Submit evidence to the inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/committee/10...
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026
The House of Commons has risen for conference recess and is next due to sit on Monday 12 October 2026. Find out more: www.parliament.uk/business/new...
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026
📚 You can find today’s impartial research on the Commons Library website: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/briefings-fo...
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Briefings for upcoming debates
Explore documents and reports relating to this week's business in the House of Commons Chamber and Westminster Hall.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026
📱Visit our website to find out more about the Backbench Business Committee: committees.parliament.uk/committee/20...
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Backbench Business Committee - Summary - Committees - UK Parliament
Summary for Backbench Business Committee
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026
👀 Follow what’s being debated in the Chamber in real time 👇 now.parliament.uk
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ParliamentNow - UK Parliament
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026
▶️ Watch today's debates on Parliament Live: parliamentlive.tv/Commons
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026
• Statement from Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Yvette Cooper MP: Thirlwall Inquiry: Final Report and Recommendations.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026
• Urgent question from Wendy Chamberlain MP: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on the English Whisky Geographical Indication Single Malt definition.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will make a statement on the implications of the closure of the Saudi East-West oil pipeline for UK energy security, fuel prices and global oil supply, and on the steps the Government is taking in response.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026
• Urgent question from Tim Farron MP:
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026
Also confirmed: • Urgent question from Rebecca Paul MP: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on the impact of the Government’s proposed overnight visitor levy on the tourism and hospitality sectors in England.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026
The House of Commons sits from 11.30am today starting with Ministry of Justice questions.
House of Commons Order Paper Tuesday 15 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/09/2026
📚 You can find today’s impartial research on the Commons Library website: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/briefings-fo...
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/09/2026
👀 Follow what’s being debated in the Chamber in real time 👇 now.parliament.uk
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ParliamentNow - UK Parliament
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/09/2026
▶️ Watch today's debates on Parliament Live: parliamentlive.tv/Commons
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/09/2026
Also confirmed: • Statement from Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Technology, Jonathan Reynolds MP: Speciality Steel UK • Statement from Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Bryant MP: The Robert Hamill Inquiry Report Publication
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/09/2026
📃 Find out more about what's happening today in the Order Paper: commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/106...
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Order Paper for 14 September 2026
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/09/2026
MPs will be debating: • Sovereign Grant Bill: All stages. • Motions to approve recommendations by the Modernisation Committee and Committee of Privileges and changes to standing orders. • General debate on Israel and Palestine.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/09/2026
The House of Commons sits from 2.30pm today starting with Education questions.
House of Commons Order Paper Monday 14 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.House of Commons Order Paper Monday 14 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/09/2026
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons this week 👇 www.parliament.uk/business/new...
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 11/09/2026
📚 You can find today’s impartial research on the Commons Library website: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/briefings-fo...
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Briefings for upcoming debates
Explore documents and reports relating to this week's business in the House of Commons Chamber and Westminster Hall.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 11/09/2026
📱Find out more about Private Members' Bills and sitting Fridays on our website: www.parliament.uk/about/how/la...
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Private Members bills
Private members' bills are public bills introduced by MPs and members of the Lords who are not government ministers
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 11/09/2026
👀 Follow what’s being debated in the Chamber in real time 👇 now.parliament.uk
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ParliamentNow - UK Parliament
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 11/09/2026
▶️ Watch today's debates on Parliament Live: parliamentlive.tv/Commons
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 11/09/2026
📃See a list of bills scheduled for debate in today's order paper: commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/107...
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Order Paper for 11 September 2026
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 11/09/2026
The House of Commons sits from 9.30am today starting with debates on Private Members' Bills. The House generally only sits on thirteen Fridays in a session to consider Private Members' Bills (PMBs), but can agree to sit on other Fridays when government business would take precedence.
House of Commons Order Paper Friday 11 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 10/09/2026
📚 You can find today’s impartial research on the Commons Library website: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/briefings-fo...
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Briefings for upcoming debates
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 10/09/2026
📱Want to find out more about second reading debates? Visit our website: www.parliament.uk/site-informa...
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Second Reading
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 10/09/2026
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ParliamentNow - UK Parliament
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 10/09/2026
▶️ Watch today's debates on Parliament Live: parliamentlive.tv/Commons
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 10/09/2026
• Statement from Secretary of State for Defence, Wes Streeting MP: Update on Ukraine and threats from Russia.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 10/09/2026
Also confirmed: • Urgent question from Shadow Transport Minister, Greg Smith MP: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if she will make a statement on the failure of the United Kingdom’s air traffic control system and the resulting disruption to flights and passengers.
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