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Private Member's Bills can be proposed by any member in the Commons or Lords, but have limited time to complete their passage. Of hundreds proposed, only a few will become law each year.
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Departments and Ministers are scrutinised through various appearances in the House of Commons, Parliamentary Select Committees, and responding to written questions tabled by MPs and Lords.
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Consultations seeking feedback
16 Sep 2019, 2:57 p.m. - Smart meter policy framework post 2020
12 Sep 2019, 2:33 p.m. - Government financial reporting manual 2020 to 2021
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18 Sep 2019, 4:12 p.m. - Governance professional development and recruitment services
18 Sep 2019, 4:12 p.m. - Financial sanctions, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity)
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