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Business of the House Commission Bill

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.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

31 October 2023

In Plain English

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This bill would create a new Business of the House Commission to oversee and regulate the timetable for business in the House of Commons. It aims to set out how debates and other business are scheduled and run, with related purposes included. The bill is at the first reading in the Commons, having been introduced on 20 June 2022.

Key Points

  • Establishes the Business of the House Commission to manage the scheduling of Commons business.
  • Authorises the Commission to regulate the timetabling of debates and other House activities.
  • Sets out the general framework for the Commission’s powers, duties and governance.
  • Covers related matters ('connected purposes') as part of its scope.

Progress

The bill is at its first reading in the House of Commons; it has not yet progressed to second reading or committees.

Who is affected?

Members of Parliament (MPs)House of Commons staff and clerks who organise and manage the timetable of businessParliamentary committees and other bodies involved in scheduling and running Commons business

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

20 Jun 2022

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Business of the House Commission Bill

23 Jun 2022

Order for Second Reading on Friday 25 November, read and discharged. The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.