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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 tackling Islamophobia
MPs to hold a debate on tackling Islamophobia
1 December 2023
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MPs to hold a debate on tackling Islamophobia
MPs to hold a debate on tackling Islamophobia
1 December 2023
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Backbench Business Committee re-established following new parliamentary session
Backbench Business Committee re-established following new parliamentary session
28 November 2023
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Chair nominations open for Backbench Business Committee
Nominations are now open for Chair of the Backbench Business Committee
13 November 2023
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MPs to debate energy social tariffs
MPs to debate energy social tariffs
20 October 2023
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MPs to hold a debate to mark World Stroke Day
MPs to hold a debate to mark World Stroke Day
20 October 2023
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MPs to debate IVF provision
MPs to debate IVF provision
20 October 2023
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MPs to hold a debate on menopause
MPs to hold a debate on menopause
20 October 2023
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MPs to hold a debate on strengthening the Contracts for Difference scheme
MPs to hold a debate on strengthening the Contracts for Difference scheme
16 October 2023
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MPs to hold a debate on the UN Sustainable Development Goals
MPs to hold a debate on the UN Sustainable Development Goals
16 October 2023
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MPs to hold a debate on Baby Loss Awareness Week
MPs to hold a debate on Baby Loss Awareness Week
16 October 2023
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MPs to hold a debate on birth trauma
MPs to hold a debate on birth trauma
16 October 2023
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MPs to debate Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and sustainable development
MPs to debate Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and sustainable development
10 October 2023
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MPs to debate knife crime
MPs to debate knife crime
10 October 2023
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MPs to debate support for childcare and the early years
MPs to debate support for childcare and the early years
10 October 2023
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MPs to debate freedom of religion and belief
MPs to debate freedom of religion and belief
14 September 2023
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MPs to debate matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment
MPs to debate matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment
14 September 2023
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MPs to hold a debate on bereaved children
Debate on support for bereaved children. Put forward by Christine Jardine
13 September 2023
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MPs to hold a debate on community pharmacies
MPs to hold a debate on community pharmacies
6 September 2023
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MPs to debate support for kinship carers
MPs to debate support for kinship carers
6 September 2023
Total results 1389 (page 9 of 70)