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
29 April 2022
This Bill would create a new Business of the House Commission to regulate how business is scheduled in the House of Commons. It would define the Commission's remit, powers and procedures for deciding the order and timing of debates and other business. The aim is to improve clarity, predictability and efficiency in how Parliament organises its business.
The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it advances, it would typically move to committee stage for detailed examination, followed by report and third readings before moving to the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
