Business of the House Commission Bill

Key Points

• Creates a Business of the House Commission to regulate the timetable of House of Commons business.
• Sets out the governance framework and powers for scheduling decisions and related procedures.
• Aims to improve predictability and efficiency of parliamentary business.
• Originating in the Commons; currently at the second reading in the House of Commons (first reading took place on 12 September 2017).
• Includes provisions for connected purposes beyond scheduling.

Progress

The Bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. Its first reading occurred on 12 September 2017; no further stages are listed in this record.