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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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MPs to hold a debate on floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
On Thursday 12 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.
10 December 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
On Thursday 12 December, MPs will hold a debate on performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.
10 December 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on Disability History Month
On Thursday 12 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on Disability History Month.
10 December 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases
On Tuesday 10 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
9 December 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on Pelvic mesh and the Cumberlege Review
On Thursday 5 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on Pelvic mesh and the Cumberlege Review.
2 December 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on financial sustainability of higher education
On Thursday 5 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on financial sustainability of higher education.
2 December 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on improving public transport
On Thursday 5 December, MPs will hold a debate on improving public transport.
2 December 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on detained British nationals abroad
On Thursday 5 December, MPs will hold a debate on detained British nationals abroad.
2 December 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on domestic production of critical minerals
On Tuesday 3 December, MPs will hold a debate on domestic production of critical minerals.
2 December 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on the fishing industry
On Thursday 28 November in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the fishing industry.
26 November 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on freedom of religion in Pakistan
On Thursday 28 November in the Chamber, MPs will hold a debate on freedom of religion in Pakistan.
26 November 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on the international status of Taiwan
On Thursday 28 November in the Chamber, MPs will hold a debate on the International status of Taiwan.
26 November 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on International Men’s Day
On Thursday 21 November in the Chamber, MPs will hold a debate on International Men’s Day.
18 November 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on strategic lawsuits against public participation and freedom of speech
On Thursday 21 November in the Chamber, MPs will hold a debate on strategic lawsuits against public participation and freedom of speech.
18 November 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on respiratory health
On Thursday 14 November in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on respiratory health.
12 November 2024
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Bob Blackman elected as Chair of Backbench Business Committee 
Bob Blackman elected as Chair of Backbench Business Committee 
9 September 2024
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Chair nominations open for Backbench Business Committee
Chair nominations open for Backbench Business Committee
3 September 2024
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General Election 2024 - Select Committees
Following the dissolution of Parliament on 30 May 2024, all select committees have ceased to exist.
30 May 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on floating offshore wind and Allocation Round 6 of the Contracts for Difference Scheme
MPs to hold a debate on floating offshore wind and Allocation Round 6 of the Contracts for Difference Scheme
21 May 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on Potholes and highway maintenance
MPs to hold a debate on Potholes and highway maintenance
20 May 2024
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