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)

19 Jul 2019, 10:48 a.m.

It's been a busy week for legislation in the Commons with four bills being scrutinised. If you've missed any of what's happened, need a recap or just want an impartial overview of all that's happened this week, our weekly round-up is for you. #ICYMI - Link

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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 (442) Government Bills (20) Private Member's Bills (362) Royal Assent (59)

Proposed Bill Debate Calendar

22 Jul 2019

Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) Bill 2017-19

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill 2017-19

Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill 2017-19

23 Jul 2019

Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill 2017-19

Courts and Tribunals (Online Procedure) Bill [HL] 2017-19

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Recent legislation feedback requests

17 Jul 2019
Have your say on the Courts and Tribunals (Online Procedure) Bill
Bill details - Courts and Tribunals (Online Procedure)
11 Jul 2019
Have your say on the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill
Bill details - Animal Welfare (Sentencing)
2 Jul 2019
Schedule of meetings (PDF)
Bill details - Divorce, Dissolution and Separation
26 Jun 2019
Have your say on the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill
Bill details - Divorce, Dissolution and Separation

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)

21 Jul 2019, 9:35 p.m.
Foreign Office 🇬🇧

Foreign Secretary @Jeremy_Hunt has this evening discussed the incident in the Strait of Hormuz with @JY_LeDrian and @HeikoMaas: https://t.co/TBVFKT0xe1 - Link

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