Maiden speeches in the House of Commons since 1918
Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available.
House of Commons ballot bills since 1997
Results of the House of Commons ballot for Private Members’ Bills (PMBs) in each session since 1997-98
Opposition day debates in the House of Commons since 1992
An opposition day is one on which an opposition party sets the agenda. Dates of debates, parties choosing the subject and the outcome of each debate are listed
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Emergency debates in the House of Commons since 1979
Applications for emergency debates made in the House of Commons since 1979, including the outcome of each application from 1992, and details of the debates following successful applications.
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Successful Private Members’ Bills since 1983
Commons and Lords Private Members’ Bills (PMBs), and their sponsoring Members, which have received Royal Assent since the start of the 1983 Parliament.
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Expedited legislation: Public bills receiving their second and third readings on the same day in the House of Commons
Public bills since 1979 whose main Commons stages have been passed within one day.
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Addresses to Members of both Houses of Parliament
Heads of state and dignitaries who have addressed MPs and Members of the House of Lords since 1935.
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English and Welsh (from 1536) Parliaments held away from Westminster
English and Welsh (from 1536) parliamentary sessions held away from Westminster and parliamentary sessions that were planned to meet away from Westminster but did not assemble.
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Hybrid bills receiving Royal Assent since 1979
Hybrid bills are public bills (bills containing provisions that would affect the general public) which also contain provisions affecting the interests of certain individuals or organisations.
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Meeting places of Parliament at Westminster
Meeting places of the House of Commons and the House of Lords when sitting at Westminster.