When a Bill has passed through third reading in both Houses it is returned to the first House (where it started) for the second House's amendments (proposals for change) to be considered. Both Houses ...

Prisons Minister James Timpson, Lord Timpson, speaks to Lord Forysth of Drumlean about fostering, business leadership and prison reform in the latest episode of Lord Speaker’s Corner. Watch or listen ...

At the start of a Parliament the chairs of a number of select committees are elected by the House. The practical arrangements for the election of committee chairs by secret ballot are set out below.

On Thursday 2 July, members of the House of Lords debated the future affordability and quality of higher education.

On Thursday 2 July, members of the House of Lords debated the regulatory regime for political party finance and the role of the Electoral Commission.

Public Accounts Committee launches twelve new inquiries ...

The business for the coming week was announced in the Commons Chamber by the Leader of the House of Commons, Sir Alan Campbell MP, on Thursday 25 June. Any changes made to the schedule of business ...

The business for the coming week was announced in the Commons Chamber by the Leader of the House of Commons, Sir Alan Campbell MP, on Thursday 2 July. Any changes made to the schedule of business ...

Members of the House of Lords completed their detailed examination of the National Security (State Threats) Bill in committee stage - and all remaining stages - on Tuesday 30 June.

Eve Samson has today been named as the 53rd Clerk of the House of Commons, following approval from The King. The recruitment ...

Follow the progress of private members pills in the House of Lords during the 2026-2027 Session of Parliament.

Members of the House of Lords continue their detailed examination of the Financial Services and Markets Bill in committee stage on Monday 6 July. The Financial Services and Markets Bill aims to reform ...