Committees

Presence of babies in the Chamber and Westminster Hall

Inquiry

This inquiry will look at whether babies should be allowed in the House of Commons Chamber and Westminster Hall.

It will also explore how the rules about the presence of babies during parliamentary proceedings are set out, and what guidance MPs should be given about bringing their children into the House.

Read the call for evidence to find out more about the inquiry.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was 11:59pm on 18 February 2022.

Upcoming events

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Past events

Wednesday 9 March 2022
2:45pm Private
3:00pm Public
Presence of babies in the Chamber and Westminster Hall - Oral evidence 9 March 2022
3:00pm
  • Stella Creasy
Room 6, Palace of Westminster
Monday 7 March 2022
4:00pm Private
4:15pm Public
Presence of babies in the Chamber and Westminster Hall - Oral evidence 7 March 2022
4:15pm
  • Alicia Kearns MP
Room 15, Palace of Westminster

Contact us

  • Email: proccom@parliament.uk
  • Phone: General enquiries: 020 7219 3351 | Media enquiries: 020 7219 0969 / CommonsPressOffice@parliament.uk
  • Address: Procedure Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA