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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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All the latest news from the House of Commons.

Dame Meg Hillier MP elected Chair of Liaison Committee
At the first meeting of the Liaison Committee, Dame Meg Hillier MP was elected to chair the Committee in this parliament.
10 December 2024
Young people from the British Overseas Territories vote for the topic they will debate in the House of Commons Chamber
Over 2900 young people, aged 11-18, from across the UK Overseas Territories, have voted in the first ever Make Your Mark Ballot for the Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies during this year's UK Parliament Week.
10 December 2024
The Speaker visits Gibraltar to support young people engage in democratic processes and their community
The Speaker of the House of Commons, visited Gibraltar from 5 to 8 December with a focus on how young people engage in democratic processes and their community.
10 December 2024
Grassroots music venues: Government responds to CMS Committee calls for voluntary levy timetable
The CMS Committee called for clarity on how long the industry has to take action before Ministers step in
09 December 2024
Inquiry launched into the status of independent Members of Parliament
The Commons Procedure Committee has launched an inquiry into the status of Independent Members of Parliament.
09 December 2024
Coming up in the Commons 9-13 December
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 9-13 December
06 December 2024
WEC seeks views on statutory paternity and shared parental leave
The Women and Equalities Committee is launching a call for written evidence on statutory paternity and shared parental leave to examine options for reform.
06 December 2024
Membership appointed to Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy
The House of Commons has formally appointed the membership of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy. Members from the House of Lords were appointed on 5 September 2024.
06 December 2024
Digging in: Transport Committee launches inquiry into impacts of street works by utility companies
The Committee will investigate ways to help limit the damage and disruption to England’s roads and pavements that work carried out by utility companies can have
06 December 2024
How can the healthcare shift from hospital to community be achieved? MPs to explore
The Health and Social Care Committee will be holding an evidence session as part of its work on the 10 Year Health Plan.
05 December 2024
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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
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Our telephone enquiry service is open between 10am-12 midday and 2pm-4pm (Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays).

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