Committees

Petitions Committee

Commons Select Committee

The Petitions Committee considers e-petitions submitted on Parliament’s petitions website and public (paper) petitions presented to the House of Commons, engaging the public directly with the work of the House. You can follow the committee on X (formerly Twitter) @HoCpetitions.

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Inquiries

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Non-inquiry work

Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.

Latest news

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MPs will debate a petition relating to brain cancer research and treatment
On Monday 15 June, MPs will debate a petition relating to brain cancer research and treatment.
10 June 2026
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MPs will debate a petition relating to the personal allowance for state pensioners
On Monday 15 June, MPs will debate a petition relating to the personal allowance for state pensioners.
10 June 2026
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MPs will debate a petition relating to the timely progress of bills through Parliament
On Monday 8 June, MPs will debate a petition relating to the timely progress of bills through Parliament.
10 June 2026

Latest publications

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Correspondence from Minister for Migration & Citizenship in the Home Office relating to e-petitions 745599 and 751443 overdue responses
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Correspondence to the Under-Secretary of State for Home Office relating to overdue responses regarding e-petitions 745599 and 751443 dated 26 March 2026
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Correspondence from the Leader of the House regarding the Modernisation Committee inquiry dated 11 March 2026
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Useful information

How petitions debates work
Actions on petitions
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Contact us

  • Email: petitionscommittee@parliament.uk
  • Phone: General enquiries: 0207 219 4887 | Media enquiries: 020 7219 0969 / CommonsPressOffice@parliament.uk
  • Address: Petitions Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA