Members of the House of Lords begin their detailed examination of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, in committee stage on ...

Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and House of Lords. It is responsible for making laws, deciding taxes and scrutinising the Government.

The Register is the authoritative list of All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs).

Ed Davis begins chamber duties as the next Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod today, as his appointment is announced in the House of Lords chamber.

Houses of Parliament virtual tour Take part in the walkthrough of the Palace of Westminster. Visit its most famous (and not-so-famous) rooms, including some areas usually off-limits to the public.

Members of the House of Lords consider changes to House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill at report stage.

The House of Lords is the second chamber of UK Parliament. It plays a crucial role in examining bills, questioning government action and investigating public policy.

Bills and Legislation sets out the proposals for new laws, and plans to change existing laws, that are presented for debate before Parliament. Keep up to date with the progress of current and draft ...

House of Commons select committees are largely concerned with examining the work of government departments. Some select committees have a role that crosses departmental boundaries such as the Public ...

Green Papers are consultation documents produced by the Government. Often when a government department is considering introducing a new law, it will put together a discussion document called a Green ...

The next largest party becomes the official Opposition. If an MP does not have a political party, they are known as an 'Independent'. Members of the House of Lords are organised on a party basis in ...

Parliament is made up of three central elements: the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the monarchy. The main business of Parliament takes place in the two Houses. Generally the decisions made ...