Recall of Parliament
This briefing paper discusses the procedure for recalling Parliament, as well as providing details of recent occasions when Parliament has been recalled.
Lord Speaker’s committee on the size of the House
The Lord Speaker’s committee on the size of the House was established on 20 December 2016 to explore methods by which the size of the House of Lords can be reduced, commensurate with its current role and functions. The report of the committee was published on 31 October 2017.
Report: Lord Speaker’s committee on the size of the House
Watch the Lord Speaker’s statement on the report
Read: the Commons Library Briefing Paper House of Lords Reform in the 2017 Parliament
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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
