Speakers’ Conferences
This briefing summarises the operation and subject of Speakers' conferences, ad hoc cross-party committees chaired by the Speaker of the House of Commons.
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Recess questions and September sittings (101 KB , PDF)
This note reviews the background to the House sitting in September 2003, September 2004 and September 2010; and the introduction of the tabling of questions for answer during the summer recess.
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Recess questions and September sittings (101 KB , PDF)
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Military action: Parliament’s role
The decision to take military action against Houthi targets in Yemen and in support of the wider Middle East over the course of 2024, has reignited the debate about Parliament's role in deploying the armed forces.
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Maiden speeches in the House of Commons since 1918
Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available.
