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The House of Commons checks and challenges the Government’s work, makes laws and debates topical issues. Find out what’s happening and how you can take part.

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Beigetreten November 2012

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    24. Sept.

    The House of Commons is now in Conference recess and will next sit on Monday 18 October 2021. Find out more 👇

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  2. If you'd like to know about recent publications from Parliament and the Government why not sign up to the Vote Office Topical Updates email subscription service. Sign up here 👇

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  3. 13. Okt.

    On our What’s On pages you can find out about upcoming debates and get hold of business papers, Bill documents and records of proceedings

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  4. 12. Okt.

    The Vote Office distributes key business documents to MPs and staff but these are also freely available on the House Papers App. Download for free access to the Order Paper, statements, Select Committee reports and more. Search for the House Papers App on the App Store👀

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  5. 11. Okt.

    This week we're looking at the Vote Office and its role in the House of Commons. You might be surprised to know that it's not about counting how many MPs have voted Aye and how many have voted No.

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    8. Okt.

    I am truly devastated to hear of the death of . He was a committed public servant and a friend to so many people across the House. My thoughts are with his wife Cathy and his three children at this difficult time.

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  7. 7. Okt.

    On 21 occasions since 1877 the House of Commons sat for over 24 hours continuously. Find out more about sittings of the House of Commons 👇

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  9. 6. Okt.

    Saturday sittings since 1939 have taken place on: 30 July 1949 - Summer adjournment debates 3 November 1956 - Suez Crisis 3 April 1982 - Falkland Islands invasion 19 October 2019 - EU Withdrawal Agreement Find out more about the 2019 Saturday sitting 👇

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  10. 6. Okt.

    It's rare but sometimes the House of Commons does sit (meet) on weekends. The last time the House sat at a weekend on both the Saturday and the Sunday was on the outbreak of war in 1939.

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  11. 5. Okt.

    The House of Commons sits on 13 Fridays in each session to debate Private Members' bills. Find out what Fridays the House will be sitting on in the current session 👇

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  12. 4. Okt.

    So what are the usual sitting (meeting) hours of the House of Commons? Mondays 2.30-10.30pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11.30am-7.30pm Thursdays 9.30am-5.30pm Sitting Fridays 9.30am-3pm Find out about daily business 👇

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  13. 4. Okt.

    When the House of Commons or a Committee meets this is known as 'sitting'. This week we'll be looking at sittings of the House of Commons...

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    1. Okt.

    This month marks Black History Month - a month to honour the accomplishments of Black Britons throughout our history.

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This month marks Black History Month - a month to honour the accomplishments of Black Britons throughout our history.

We are always keen to celebrate the work. talent and achievements of our staff - so Black History Month offers us another excellent opportunity to do just that.
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  15. 30. Sept.

    At the 2019 General election the youngest MP elected was , then 23, and the oldest MP elected was Sir William Cash who was then 79.

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  16. 29. Sept.

    Father of the House is a title traditionally given to the MP who has the longest unbroken service in the Commons. The Father of the House is currently Sir Peter Bottomley, who was first elected to the House of Commons in a by-election in 1975.

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  17. 28. Sept.

    Nearly all MPs are members of political parties. If an MP is not a member of a political party, they are known as an 'Independent'. Find out how many MPs from each party there are currently in the House of Commons:

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  18. 27. Sept.

    The House of Commons is made up of 650 Members of Parliament (MPs). The UK public elects MPs to represent their interests/concerns in the House of Commons. Do you know who your MP is? Find out here 👇

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  19. 27. Sept.

    During conference recess we'll be answering some of the most frequently asked questions about MPs.

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  20. 24. Sept.

    The annual G7 Speakers' Conference took place on 17-19 September. , Sir Lindsay Hoyle welcomed his international counterparts, , & to Astley Hall, Chorley.

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