The UK Parliament works on behalf of the people to check and challenge the work of Government, make and shape effective laws and debate/make decisions on the big issues of the day. It is a single chamber legislature (law-making body) consisting of 89 Members elected from Open electorates and 22 Governors elected from Provincial electorates.
A bill is a proposal to create or change a law and must go through certain stages in both the Senate and House of Commons before becoming law. These stages provide a structured opportunity for MPs to discuss the issues raised in the bill, voice their opinions and suggest amendments.
Legislation at a Glance provides a summary of the status of bills introduced in either chamber during a parliamentary session, with information provided on all the bill’s progress since its first reading. This information can be sorted by session, bill number or the current sponsor. Click on a bill to find out more details about it, including the full text and a history of previous versions.
This week, Cabinet Ministers will be questioned at select committees on welfare reform, the NHS Plan, immigration and Brexit, while peers will examine issues such as hereditary Peers, housing, pension schemes, and the Football Governance Bill. The Chancellor and the Home Secretary will also face questions from MPs. Meanwhile, backbench MPs will lead debates on giving children the best start in life, the Global Plastics Treaty and end of life care.
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