Parallel Parliament

Parallel Parliament is constantly updated to keep you informed of the latest legislative and departmental news, providing a single source for the latest developments on Government and legislative issues.

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Latest Parliament News (from House of Commons Twitter Feed)

16 Aug 2019, 3:09 p.m.

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Future Parliament Schedules Tue 03 Sep - Business Today Tue 03 Sep - Order Paper

Bills before Parliament

Government Bills utilise Government Parliamentary time, timetabling motions and (subject to total time available in the session) are likely to pass.

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.

Royal Assent signifies the bill has completed passage by Parliament, and the Sovereign has signed the bill into law.

Current Bills before Parliament

All Bills (449) Government Bills (17) Private Member's Bills (368) Royal Assent (63)

Proposed Bill Debate Calendar

3 Sep 2019

Census (Return Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Bill [HL] 2017-19

Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill 2017-19

4 Sep 2019

Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill [HL] 2017-19

Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill 2017-19

High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill 2017-19

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Recent legislation feedback requests

22 Jul 2019
Schedule of meetings (PDF)
Bill details - Animal Welfare (Sentencing)

Government Departments

Departments and Ministries are the primary organisational units of the Government. Each department is headed by a Secretary of State, and is responsible for administering a defined policy area.

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.

Government Departments (Domestic)

HM Treasury Home Office Justice Ministry of Defence Transport Health and Social Care Education Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Housing, Communities and Local Government Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Work and Pensions Cabinet Office Leader of the House

Government Departments (Regional & International)

Northern Ireland Office Scotland Office Wales Office Exiting the European Union International Development International Trade Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Latest Department Information

Department News (from Departmental twitter feeds)

18 Aug 2019, 3:15 p.m.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Govt

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