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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 maternity services
On Tuesday 25 February in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on maternity services
13 February 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on the prevention of cardiovascular disease
On Thursday 13 February in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the prevention of cardiovascular disease
10 February 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on the cost of energy
On Tuesday 11 February in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the cost of energy
3 February 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on Government support for coalfield communities
On Thursday 6 February, MPs will hold a debate on Government support for coalfield communities
3 February 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on debt cancellation for low-income countries
On Thursday 6 February in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on debt cancellation for low-income countries
3 February 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on open access operators for rail services
On Thursday 6 February in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on open access operators for rail services
3 February 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on Medicinal Cannabis
On Thursday 30 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on Medicinal Cannabis
27 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on the future of local Post Office services
On Thursday 30 January, MPs will hold a debate on the future of local Post Office services
27 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on proportional representation for general elections
On Thursday 30 January, MPs will hold a debate on proportional representation for general elections
27 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on the road safety for young drivers
On Tuesday 28 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the road safety for young drivers
27 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on United Nations International Day of Education
On Thursday 23 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on United Nations International Day of Education
17 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on innovation in the field of rare retinal disease
On Thursday 23 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on innovation in the field of rare retinal disease
17 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on the provision of Auditory Verbal Therapy
On Tuesday 13 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the provision of Auditory Verbal Therapy
17 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on financial education
On Monday 20 January, MPs will hold a debate on financial education
17 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on Government support for the marine renewables industry
On Thursday 16 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on Government support for the marine renewables industry.
15 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on the performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
On Thursday 16 January, MPs will hold a debate on the performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
15 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on railway services in the South West
On Tuesday 14 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on railway services in the South West
13 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on the impact of food and diet on obesity
On Monday 20 January, MPs will hold a debate on the impact of food and diet on obesity
10 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on hospice and palliative care
On Monday 13 January, MPs will hold a debate on hospice and palliative care
10 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on the impact of conflict on women and girls
On Thursday 9 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the impact of conflict on women and girls:
2 January 2025
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