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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 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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MPs to hold a debate on pay gaps in the workplace
On Tuesday 7 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on pay gaps in the workplace.
2 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on backlogs in the NHS
On Monday 6 January, MPs will hold a debate on backlogs in the NHS.
2 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on seizing frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine
On Monday 6 January, MPs will hold a debate on seizing frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
2 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment
On Thursday 19 December, MPs will hold a debate on matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment.
16 December 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on the impact of Old Oak Common on rail services to the West and Wales
On Tuesday 17 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the impact of Old Oak Common on rail services to the West and Wales.
16 December 2024
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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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