A Bill to create a Business of the House Commission to regulate the timetabling of business in the House of Commons; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
30 March 2015
This Bill would set up a new body called the Business of the House Commission to regulate how the House of Commons schedules its business. It aims to make the timetable for debates, questions and other business clearer and more predictable by setting out rules for when and for how long things will happen. It also covers related provisions to ensure consistent management of the House’s business.
Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. After this stage, it will typically move to committee stage for detailed examination and possible amendments.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill had its first reading on 2 September 2014 through the Ten Minute Rule Motion.
The 2014-2015 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
