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Backbench Business Committee

Commons Select Committee

The Backbench Business Committee gives opportunities to backbench Members of Parliament to bring forward debates of their choice. It was the first business committee of any kind to be established by the House of Commons.

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Inquiry

Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.

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Proposals for backbench debates

Opened 1 June 2026

Latest news

Bob Blackman re-elected as Chair of Backbench Business Committee 

Bob Blackman has been elected unopposed as Chair of the Backbench Business Committee.

Chair nominations open for Backbench Business Committee

Nominations open for Chair of the Backbench Business Committee

MPs to hold a debate on government support for park home owners

On Tuesday 28 April in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on government support for park home owners.

Latest publications

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Members' attendance 2024-26

Published 12 June 2026

Attendance statistics

Session 2024-26 List of Subjects Debated

Published 20 May 2026

Minutes and decisions

Formal Minutes 2024-26

Published 20 May 2026

Formal Minutes

Useful information

Application form for backbench debates

How the Backbench Business Committee works

Contact us

Email: bbcom@parliament.uk
Phone: General enquiries: 020 7219 3302 | Media enquiries: 020 7219 0969 / CommonsPressOffice@parliament.uk
Address: Backbench Business Committee, Table Office, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA