Committees

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 31 October 2024

Latest news

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MPs to hold a debate on mental health support in educational settings
On Thursday 13th March, MPs will hold a debate on mental health support in educational settings
12 March 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on the future of farming
On Thursday 13th March, MPs will hold a debate on the future of farming
12 March 2025
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MPs to debate Government spending at forthcoming Estimates Day debate
On Wednesday 5 March, MPs will be debating Government spending at Estimates Day debate.
4 March 2025

Upcoming events

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Tuesday 18 March 2025
4:00pm Private
4:15pm Public
Proposals for backbench debates - Oral evidence 18 March 2025
4:15pm
  • Members of Parliament
Room 16, Palace of Westminster

Latest publications

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Session 2023-24 List of Subjects Debated
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Minutes and decisions
Session 2023-24 Attendance Statistics
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Attendance statistics
Formal Minutes 2023-24
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Formal Minutes

Useful information

Application form for backbench debates
How the Backbench Business Committee works

Contact us

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