Maiden speeches in the House of Commons since 1918
Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available.
A general debate on making Parliament a more modern, family friendly and accessible workplace will take place in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 13 June 2019.
Making Parliament a more modern, family friendly and accessible workplace (134 KB , PDF)
The subject of the debate was determined by the backbench Business Committee following an application from Ellie Reeves MP and John Cryer MP. The motion for the debate is:
That this House has considered making Parliament a more modern, family friendly and accessible workplace.
The Library will produce a debate pack for the debate and this page will be updated when it is made available. You can be notified when this takes place by emailing papers@parliament.uk.
Making Parliament a more modern, family friendly and accessible workplace (134 KB , PDF)
Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available.
The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill removes the right of hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords.
This House of Commons Library briefing paper sets out the current rules for election of a Conservative Party leader, and the background to their introduction.